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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.51, 3,348.72 and 672.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.51, 3,348.72 and 672.45 is: 1,008.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.51 : 3,348.72 = 672.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.51/3,348.72 = 672.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.51x = 3,348.72 × 672.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.51x = 2,251,846.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,846.76/2,232.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.66

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