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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.48, 3,614.51 and 678.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.48, 3,614.51 and 678.11 is: 1,017.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.48 : 3,614.51 = 678.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.48/3,614.51 = 678.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.48x = 3,614.51 × 678.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.48x = 2,451,019.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,019.00/2,409.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.24

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