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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.38, 3,472.35 and 672.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.38, 3,472.35 and 672.04 is: 1,007.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.38 : 3,472.35 = 672.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.38/3,472.35 = 672.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.38x = 3,472.35 × 672.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.38x = 2,333,554.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,554.73/2,315.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.85

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