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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.47, 3,780.98 and 671.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.47, 3,780.98 and 671.64 is: 1,007.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.47 : 3,780.98 = 671.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.47/3,780.98 = 671.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.47x = 3,780.98 × 671.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.47x = 2,539,454.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,454.05/2,520.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.53

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