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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.40, 3,612.45 and 677.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.40, 3,612.45 and 677.01 is: 1,015.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.40 : 3,612.45 = 677.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.40/3,612.45 = 677.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.40x = 3,612.45 × 677.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.40x = 2,445,664.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,664.77/2,408.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.47

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