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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.23, 3,313.82 and 670.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.23, 3,313.82 and 670.23 is: 1,005.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.23 : 3,313.82 = 670.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.23/3,313.82 = 670.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.23x = 3,313.82 × 670.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.23x = 2,221,023.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,023.25/2,209.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.34

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