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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.36, 3,780.24 and 671.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.36, 3,780.24 and 671.61 is: 1,007.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.36 : 3,780.24 = 671.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.36/3,780.24 = 671.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.36x = 3,780.24 × 671.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.36x = 2,538,846.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,846.99/2,520.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.34

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