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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.92, 3,611.88 and 676.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.92, 3,611.88 and 676.55 is: 1,014.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.92 : 3,611.88 = 676.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.92/3,611.88 = 676.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.92x = 3,611.88 × 676.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.92x = 2,443,599.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,599.35/2,407.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.82

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