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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.73, 3,641.52 and 672.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.73, 3,641.52 and 672.84 is: 1,009.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.73 : 3,641.52 = 672.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.73/3,641.52 = 672.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.73x = 3,641.52 × 672.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.73x = 2,450,160.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,160.32/2,427.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.24

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