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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.29, 3,614.06 and 678.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.29, 3,614.06 and 678.05 is: 1,017.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.29 : 3,614.06 = 678.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.29/3,614.06 = 678.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.29x = 3,614.06 × 678.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.29x = 2,450,513.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,513.38/2,409.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.11

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