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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.55, 3,612.69 and 677.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.55, 3,612.69 and 677.13 is: 1,015.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.55 : 3,612.69 = 677.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.55/3,612.69 = 677.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.55x = 3,612.69 × 677.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.55x = 2,446,260.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,260.78/2,408.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.66

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