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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.82, 3,605.65 and 672.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.82, 3,605.65 and 672.44 is: 1,008.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.82 : 3,605.65 = 672.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.82/3,605.65 = 672.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.82x = 3,605.65 × 672.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.82x = 2,424,583.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,583.29/2,403.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.64

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