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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.21, 3,613.92 and 677.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.21, 3,613.92 and 677.97 is: 1,016.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.21 : 3,613.92 = 677.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.21/3,613.92 = 677.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.21x = 3,613.92 × 677.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.21x = 2,450,129.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,129.34/2,409.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.98

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