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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.89, 3,782.79 and 672.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.89, 3,782.79 and 672.95 is: 1,009.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.89 : 3,782.79 = 672.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.89/3,782.79 = 672.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.89x = 3,782.79 × 672.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.89x = 2,545,628.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,628.53/2,521.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.41

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