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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.54, 3,605.37 and 672.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.54, 3,605.37 and 672.30 is: 1,008.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.54 : 3,605.37 = 672.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.54/3,605.37 = 672.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.54x = 3,605.37 × 672.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.54x = 2,423,890.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,890.25/2,403.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.47

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