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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.00, 3,467.48 and 668.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.00, 3,467.48 and 668.18 is: 1,002.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.00 : 3,467.48 = 668.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.00/3,467.48 = 668.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.00x = 3,467.48 × 668.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.00x = 2,316,880.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,880.11/2,312.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.11

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