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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.47, 3,782.48 and 672.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.47, 3,782.48 and 672.64 is: 1,009.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.47 : 3,782.48 = 672.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.47/3,782.48 = 672.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.47x = 3,782.48 × 672.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.47x = 2,544,247.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,247.35/2,521.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.03

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