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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.73, 3,474.14 and 672.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.73, 3,474.14 and 672.31 is: 1,008.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.73 : 3,474.14 = 672.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.73/3,474.14 = 672.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.73x = 3,474.14 × 672.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.73x = 2,335,699.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,699.06/2,315.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.62

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