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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.38, 3,317.07 and 672.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.38, 3,317.07 and 672.38 is: 1,008.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.38 : 3,317.07 = 672.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.38/3,317.07 = 672.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.38x = 3,317.07 × 672.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.38x = 2,230,314.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,314.94/2,211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.56

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