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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.10, 3,642.99 and 673.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.10, 3,642.99 and 673.68 is: 1,010.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.10 : 3,642.99 = 673.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.10/3,642.99 = 673.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.10x = 3,642.99 × 673.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.10x = 2,454,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,209.50/2,429.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.34

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