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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.23, 3,466.92 and 667.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.23, 3,466.92 and 667.86 is: 1,001.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.23 : 3,466.92 = 667.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.23/3,466.92 = 667.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.23x = 3,466.92 × 667.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.23x = 2,315,417.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,417.19/2,311.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.81

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