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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.16, 3,616.73 and 679.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.16, 3,616.73 and 679.78 is: 1,019.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.16 : 3,616.73 = 679.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.16/3,616.73 = 679.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.16x = 3,616.73 × 679.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.16x = 2,458,580.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458,580.72/2,411.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.67

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