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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.07, 3,507.32 and 672.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.07, 3,507.32 and 672.21 is: 1,008.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.07 : 3,507.32 = 672.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.07/3,507.32 = 672.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.07x = 3,507.32 × 672.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.07x = 2,357,655.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,655.58/2,338.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.38

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