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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.03, 3,348.05 and 672.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.03, 3,348.05 and 672.04 is: 1,008.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.03 : 3,348.05 = 672.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.03/3,348.05 = 672.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.03x = 3,348.05 × 672.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.03x = 2,250,016.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,016.83/2,232.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.06

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