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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.45, 3,010.50 and 672.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.45, 3,010.50 and 672.98 is: 1,009.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.45 : 3,010.50 = 672.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.45/3,010.50 = 672.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.45x = 3,010.50 × 672.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.45x = 2,025,991.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,991.24/2,007.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.24

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