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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.86, 3,467.68 and 668.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.86, 3,467.68 and 668.48 is: 1,002.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.86 : 3,467.68 = 668.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.86/3,467.68 = 668.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.86x = 3,467.68 × 668.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.86x = 2,318,074.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,074.73/2,311.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.69

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