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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.02, 3,781.93 and 672.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.02, 3,781.93 and 672.29 is: 1,008.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.02 : 3,781.93 = 672.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.02/3,781.93 = 672.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.02x = 3,781.93 × 672.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.02x = 2,542,553.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,553.72/2,521.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.54

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