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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.02, 3,346.40 and 670.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.02, 3,346.40 and 670.99 is: 1,006.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.02 : 3,346.40 = 670.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.02/3,346.40 = 670.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.02x = 3,346.40 × 670.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.02x = 2,245,400.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,400.94/2,231.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.45

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