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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.93, 3,507.34 and 672.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.93, 3,507.34 and 672.68 is: 1,008.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.93 : 3,507.34 = 672.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.93/3,507.34 = 672.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.93x = 3,507.34 × 672.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.93x = 2,359,317.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,317.47/2,338.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.72

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