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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.44, 2,739 and 672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.44, 2,739 and 672 is: 1,008.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.44 : 2,739 = 672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.44/2,739 = 672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.44x = 2,739 × 672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.44x = 1,840,608
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,608/1,825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.31

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