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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.12, 3,467.66 and 668.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.12, 3,467.66 and 668.30 is: 1,002.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.12 : 3,467.66 = 668.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.12/3,467.66 = 668.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.12x = 3,467.66 × 668.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.12x = 2,317,437.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,437.18/2,312.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.30

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