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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.51, 3,614.40 and 678

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.51, 3,614.40 and 678 is: 1,017.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.51 : 3,614.40 = 678 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.51/3,614.40 = 678/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.51x = 3,614.40 × 678
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.51x = 2,450,563.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,563.20/2,409.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.04

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