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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.97, 3,467.63 and 668.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.97, 3,467.63 and 668.68 is: 1,002.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.97 : 3,467.63 = 668.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.97/3,467.63 = 668.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.97x = 3,467.63 × 668.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.97x = 2,318,727.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,727.83/2,311.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.93

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