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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.97, 3,467.98 and 668.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.97, 3,467.98 and 668.53 is: 1,002.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.97 : 3,467.98 = 668.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.97/3,467.98 = 668.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.97x = 3,467.98 × 668.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.97x = 2,318,453.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,453.84/2,311.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.80

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