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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.28, 3,604.62 and 672.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.28, 3,604.62 and 672.04 is: 1,007.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.28 : 3,604.62 = 672.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.28/3,604.62 = 672.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.28x = 3,604.62 × 672.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.28x = 2,422,448.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,448.82/2,403.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.98

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