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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.42, 3,783.80 and 673.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.42, 3,783.80 and 673.52 is: 1,010.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.42 : 3,783.80 = 673.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.42/3,783.80 = 673.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.42x = 3,783.80 × 673.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.42x = 2,548,464.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,464.98/2,522.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.33

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