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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.32, 3,473.08 and 672.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.32, 3,473.08 and 672.08 is: 1,008.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.32 : 3,473.08 = 672.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.32/3,473.08 = 672.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.32x = 3,473.08 × 672.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.32x = 2,334,187.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,187.61/2,315.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.15

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