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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.38, 3,466.03 and 667.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.38, 3,466.03 and 667.53 is: 1,000.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.38 : 3,466.03 = 667.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.38/3,466.03 = 667.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.38x = 3,466.03 × 667.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.38x = 2,313,679.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,679.01/2,311.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.99

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