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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.35, 4,086.57 and 672.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.35, 4,086.57 and 672.35 is: 1,008.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.35 : 4,086.57 = 672.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.35/4,086.57 = 672.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.35x = 4,086.57 × 672.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.35x = 2,747,601.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,601.98/2,724.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.53

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