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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.67, 3,614.63 and 678.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.67, 3,614.63 and 678.43 is: 1,017.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.67 : 3,614.63 = 678.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.67/3,614.63 = 678.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.67x = 3,614.63 × 678.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.67x = 2,452,261.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,261.00/2,409.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.68

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