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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.60, 3,605.13 and 672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.60, 3,605.13 and 672 is: 1,007.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.60 : 3,605.13 = 672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.60/3,605.13 = 672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.60x = 3,605.13 × 672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.60x = 2,422,647.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,647.36/2,403.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.92

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