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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.03, 3,473.31 and 672.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.03, 3,473.31 and 672.12 is: 1,007.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.03 : 3,473.31 = 672.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.03/3,473.31 = 672.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.03x = 3,473.31 × 672.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.03x = 2,334,481.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,481.12/2,316.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.97

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