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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.97, 3,474.41 and 672.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.97, 3,474.41 and 672.53 is: 1,008.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.97 : 3,474.41 = 672.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.97/3,474.41 = 672.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.97x = 3,474.41 × 672.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.97x = 2,336,634.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336,634.94/2,315.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.92

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