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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.66, 3,466.17 and 667.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.66, 3,466.17 and 667.17 is: 1,000.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.66 : 3,466.17 = 667.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.66/3,466.17 = 667.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.66x = 3,466.17 × 667.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.66x = 2,312,524.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,524.64/2,310.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.81

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