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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.56, 3,605.40 and 672.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.56, 3,605.40 and 672.08 is: 1,008.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.56 : 3,605.40 = 672.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.56/3,605.40 = 672.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.56x = 3,605.40 × 672.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.56x = 2,423,117.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,117.23/2,403.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.14

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