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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.52, 3,605.88 and 672.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.52, 3,605.88 and 672.13 is: 1,008.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.52 : 3,605.88 = 672.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.52/3,605.88 = 672.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.52x = 3,605.88 × 672.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.52x = 2,423,598.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,598.73/2,403.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.36

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