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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.52, 3,612.78 and 677.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.52, 3,612.78 and 677.16 is: 1,015.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.52 : 3,612.78 = 677.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.52/3,612.78 = 677.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.52x = 3,612.78 × 677.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.52x = 2,446,430.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,430.10/2,408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.74

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