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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.36, 3,781.74 and 672.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.36, 3,781.74 and 672.61 is: 1,008.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.36 : 3,781.74 = 672.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.36/3,781.74 = 672.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.36x = 3,781.74 × 672.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.36x = 2,543,636.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,636.14/2,521.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.83

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