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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,646.43, 3,969.61 and 672.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,646.43, 3,969.61 and 672.06 is: 1,008.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,646.43 : 3,969.61 = 672.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,646.43/3,969.61 = 672.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,646.43x = 3,969.61 × 672.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,646.43x = 2,667,816.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,816.10/2,646.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.08

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