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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.78, 3,611.26 and 676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.78, 3,611.26 and 676 is: 1,013.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.78 : 3,611.26 = 676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.78/3,611.26 = 676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.78x = 3,611.26 × 676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.78x = 2,441,211.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,211.76/2,407.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.88

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