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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.75, 4,087.17 and 672.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.75, 4,087.17 and 672.75 is: 1,009.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.75 : 4,087.17 = 672.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.75/4,087.17 = 672.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.75x = 4,087.17 × 672.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.75x = 2,749,643.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749,643.62/2,724.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.14

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