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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.01, 3,781.69 and 672.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.01, 3,781.69 and 672.11 is: 1,008.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.01 : 3,781.69 = 672.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.01/3,781.69 = 672.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.01x = 3,781.69 × 672.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.01x = 2,541,711.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,711.67/2,521.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.21

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