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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.59, 3,472.62 and 672.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.59, 3,472.62 and 672.19 is: 1,008.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.59 : 3,472.62 = 672.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.59/3,472.62 = 672.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.59x = 3,472.62 × 672.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.59x = 2,334,260.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,260.44/2,315.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.06

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