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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.86, 3,474.29 and 672.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.86, 3,474.29 and 672.55 is: 1,008.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.86 : 3,474.29 = 672.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.86/3,474.29 = 672.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.86x = 3,474.29 × 672.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.86x = 2,336,646.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336,646.28/2,315.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.98

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