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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.63, 3,473.99 and 672.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.63, 3,473.99 and 672.21 is: 1,008.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.63 : 3,473.99 = 672.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.63/3,473.99 = 672.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.63x = 3,473.99 × 672.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.63x = 2,335,250.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,250.82/2,315.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.47

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