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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.48, 3,605.51 and 672.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.48, 3,605.51 and 672.10 is: 1,008.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.48 : 3,605.51 = 672.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.48/3,605.51 = 672.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.48x = 3,605.51 × 672.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.48x = 2,423,263.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,263.27/2,403.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.23

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