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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.58, 3,782.66 and 672.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.58, 3,782.66 and 672.77 is: 1,009.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.58 : 3,782.66 = 672.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.58/3,782.66 = 672.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.58x = 3,782.66 × 672.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.58x = 2,544,837.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,837.89/2,521.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.23

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