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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.32, 3,612.60 and 676.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.32, 3,612.60 and 676.96 is: 1,015.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.32 : 3,612.60 = 676.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.32/3,612.60 = 676.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.32x = 3,612.60 × 676.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.32x = 2,445,585.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,585.70/2,408.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.47

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