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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.46, 3,472.50 and 672.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.46, 3,472.50 and 672.15 is: 1,008.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.46 : 3,472.50 = 672.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.46/3,472.50 = 672.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.46x = 3,472.50 × 672.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.46x = 2,334,040.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,040.88/2,315.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.02

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