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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.06, 3,472.10 and 671.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.06, 3,472.10 and 671.24 is: 1,006.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.06 : 3,472.10 = 671.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.06/3,472.10 = 671.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.06x = 3,472.10 × 671.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.06x = 2,330,612.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,612.40/2,315.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.72

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