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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.34, 3,473.08 and 672.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.34, 3,473.08 and 672.26 is: 1,008.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.34 : 3,473.08 = 672.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.34/3,473.08 = 672.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.34x = 3,473.08 × 672.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.34x = 2,334,812.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,812.76/2,315.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.41

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