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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.65, 3,473.37 and 672.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.65, 3,473.37 and 672.16 is: 1,008.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.65 : 3,473.37 = 672.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.65/3,473.37 = 672.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.65x = 3,473.37 × 672.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.65x = 2,334,660.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,660.38/2,315.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.21

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