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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.66, 3,474.06 and 672.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.66, 3,474.06 and 672.32 is: 1,008.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.66 : 3,474.06 = 672.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.66/3,474.06 = 672.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.66x = 3,474.06 × 672.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.66x = 2,335,680.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,680.02/2,315.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.65

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