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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.82, 3,644.95 and 674.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.82, 3,644.95 and 674.93 is: 1,012.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.82 : 3,644.95 = 674.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.82/3,644.95 = 674.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.82x = 3,644.95 × 674.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.82x = 2,460,086.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,086.10/2,429.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.46

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