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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.79, 3,613.31 and 677.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.79, 3,613.31 and 677.55 is: 1,016.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.79 : 3,613.31 = 677.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.79/3,613.31 = 677.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.79x = 3,613.31 × 677.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.79x = 2,448,198.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,198.19/2,408.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.36

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