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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.09, 3,472.70 and 672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.09, 3,472.70 and 672 is: 1,008.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.09 : 3,472.70 = 672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.09/3,472.70 = 672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.09x = 3,472.70 × 672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.09x = 2,333,651.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,651.04/2,315.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.02

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