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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.07, 3,781.67 and 672.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.07, 3,781.67 and 672.17 is: 1,008.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.07 : 3,781.67 = 672.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.07/3,781.67 = 672.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.07x = 3,781.67 × 672.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.07x = 2,541,931.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,931.22/2,521.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.28

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