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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.49, 3,782.45 and 672.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.49, 3,782.45 and 672.62 is: 1,008.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.49 : 3,782.45 = 672.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.49/3,782.45 = 672.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.49x = 3,782.45 × 672.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.49x = 2,544,134.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,134.29/2,521.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.98

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