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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.58, 4,128.82 and 672.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.58, 4,128.82 and 672.53 is: 1,008.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.58 : 4,128.82 = 672.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.58/4,128.82 = 672.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.58x = 4,128.82 × 672.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.58x = 2,776,755.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776,755.31/2,752.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.78

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