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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.89, 3,781.29 and 671.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.89, 3,781.29 and 671.95 is: 1,007.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.89 : 3,781.29 = 671.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.89/3,781.29 = 671.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.89x = 3,781.29 × 671.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.89x = 2,540,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,837.82/2,520.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.91

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