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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.36, 3,643.35 and 673.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.36, 3,643.35 and 673.93 is: 1,010.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.36 : 3,643.35 = 673.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.36/3,643.35 = 673.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.36x = 3,643.35 × 673.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.36x = 2,455,364.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,364.89/2,429.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.70

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