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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.49, 3,473.82 and 672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.49, 3,473.82 and 672 is: 1,008.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.49 : 3,473.82 = 672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.49/3,473.82 = 672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.49x = 3,473.82 × 672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.49x = 2,334,407.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,407.04/2,315.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.17

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