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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.64, 3,314.38 and 670.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.64, 3,314.38 and 670.60 is: 1,005.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.64 : 3,314.38 = 670.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.64/3,314.38 = 670.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.64x = 3,314.38 × 670.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.64x = 2,222,623.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,623.23/2,209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.88

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