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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.51, 3,468.89 and 669.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.51, 3,468.89 and 669.29 is: 1,003.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.51 : 3,468.89 = 669.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.51/3,468.89 = 669.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.51x = 3,468.89 × 669.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.51x = 2,321,677.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,677.72/2,312.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.97

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