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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.51, 3,473.80 and 672.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.51, 3,473.80 and 672.09 is: 1,008.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.51 : 3,473.80 = 672.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.51/3,473.80 = 672.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.51x = 3,473.80 × 672.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.51x = 2,334,688.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,688.87/2,315.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.28

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