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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.62, 3,637.01 and 669.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.62, 3,637.01 and 669.66 is: 1,004.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.62 : 3,637.01 = 669.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.62/3,637.01 = 669.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.62x = 3,637.01 × 669.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.62x = 2,435,545.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,545.64/2,424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.51

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