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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.52, 3,473.87 and 672.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.52, 3,473.87 and 672.08 is: 1,008.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.52 : 3,473.87 = 672.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.52/3,473.87 = 672.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.52x = 3,473.87 × 672.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.52x = 2,334,697.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,697.82/2,315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.28

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