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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.11, 3,468.14 and 668.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.11, 3,468.14 and 668.64 is: 1,002.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.11 : 3,468.14 = 668.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.11/3,468.14 = 668.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.11x = 3,468.14 × 668.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.11x = 2,318,937.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,937.13/2,312.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.95

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