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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.38, 4,508.06 and 1,672.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.38, 4,508.06 and 1,672.02 is: 2,508.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.38 : 4,508.06 = 1,672.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.38/4,508.06 = 1,672.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.38x = 4,508.06 × 1,672.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.38x = 7,537,566.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,537,566.48/3,005.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.02

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