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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.93, 3,615.12 and 678.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.93, 3,615.12 and 678.57 is: 1,017.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.93 : 3,615.12 = 678.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.93/3,615.12 = 678.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.93x = 3,615.12 × 678.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.93x = 2,453,111.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,111.98/2,409.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.92

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