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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.52, 3,755.24 and 679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.52, 3,755.24 and 679.52 is: 1,019.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.52 : 3,755.24 = 679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.52/3,755.24 = 679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.52x = 3,755.24 × 679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.52x = 2,551,760.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551,760.68/2,503.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.27

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