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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.86, 3,780.81 and 672.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.86, 3,780.81 and 672.12 is: 1,008.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.86 : 3,780.81 = 672.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.86/3,780.81 = 672.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.86x = 3,780.81 × 672.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.86x = 2,541,158.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,158.02/2,520.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.05

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