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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.64, 3,313.12 and 670.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.64, 3,313.12 and 670.72 is: 1,006.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.64 : 3,313.12 = 670.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.64/3,313.12 = 670.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.64x = 3,313.12 × 670.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.64x = 2,222,175.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,175.85/2,208.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.13

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