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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.26, 3,613.71 and 677.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.26, 3,613.71 and 677.66 is: 1,016.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.26 : 3,613.71 = 677.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.26/3,613.71 = 677.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.26x = 3,613.71 × 677.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.26x = 2,448,866.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,866.72/2,409.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.44

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