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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.42, 3,466.32 and 667.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.42, 3,466.32 and 667.48 is: 1,000.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.42 : 3,466.32 = 667.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.42/3,466.32 = 667.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.42x = 3,466.32 × 667.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.42x = 2,313,699.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,699.27/2,311.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.99

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