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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.15, 3,467.61 and 668.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.15, 3,467.61 and 668.45 is: 1,002.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.15 : 3,467.61 = 668.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.15/3,467.61 = 668.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.15x = 3,467.61 × 668.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.15x = 2,317,932.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,932.57/2,312.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.50

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