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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.71, 3,349.61 and 672.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.71, 3,349.61 and 672.71 is: 1,009.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.71 : 3,349.61 = 672.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.71/3,349.61 = 672.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.71x = 3,349.61 × 672.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.71x = 2,253,296.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,296.03/2,232.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.22

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