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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.45, 3,642.75 and 673.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.45, 3,642.75 and 673.45 is: 1,010.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.45 : 3,642.75 = 673.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.45/3,642.75 = 673.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.45x = 3,642.75 × 673.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.45x = 2,453,200.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,200.88/2,428.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.19

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