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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.89, 3,467.46 and 668.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.89, 3,467.46 and 668.07 is: 1,002.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.89 : 3,467.46 = 668.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.89/3,467.46 = 668.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.89x = 3,467.46 × 668.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.89x = 2,316,506.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,506.00/2,311.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.00

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