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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.61, 3,637.76 and 670.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.61, 3,637.76 and 670.21 is: 1,005.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.61 : 3,637.76 = 670.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.61/3,637.76 = 670.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.61x = 3,637.76 × 670.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.61x = 2,438,050.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,050.68/2,425.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.13

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