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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.68, 4,129.04 and 672.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.68, 4,129.04 and 672.71 is: 1,009.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.68 : 4,129.04 = 672.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.68/4,129.04 = 672.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.68x = 4,129.04 × 672.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.68x = 2,777,622.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777,622.49/2,752.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.06

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