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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.53, 3,473.31 and 672.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.53, 3,473.31 and 672.10 is: 1,008.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.53 : 3,473.31 = 672.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.53/3,473.31 = 672.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.53x = 3,473.31 × 672.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.53x = 2,334,411.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,411.65/2,315.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.15

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