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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.80, 3,782.84 and 672.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.80, 3,782.84 and 672.90 is: 1,009.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.80 : 3,782.84 = 672.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.80/3,782.84 = 672.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.80x = 3,782.84 × 672.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.80x = 2,545,473.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,473.04/2,521.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.39

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