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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.45, 3,644.25 and 674.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.45, 3,644.25 and 674.45 is: 1,011.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.45 : 3,644.25 = 674.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.45/3,644.25 = 674.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.45x = 3,644.25 × 674.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.45x = 2,457,864.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,864.41/2,429.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.70

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