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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.31, 3,605.10 and 672.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.31, 3,605.10 and 672.07 is: 1,008.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.31 : 3,605.10 = 672.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.31/3,605.10 = 672.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.31x = 3,605.10 × 672.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.31x = 2,422,879.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,879.56/2,403.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.14

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