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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.98, 3,467.40 and 668.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.98, 3,467.40 and 668.16 is: 1,002.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.98 : 3,467.40 = 668.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.98/3,467.40 = 668.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.98x = 3,467.40 × 668.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.98x = 2,316,777.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,777.98/2,311.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.08

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