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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.32, 3,059.84 and 672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.32, 3,059.84 and 672 is: 1,007.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.32 : 3,059.84 = 672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.32/3,059.84 = 672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.32x = 3,059.84 × 672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.32x = 2,056,212.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,212.48/2,040.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.79

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