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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.77, 3,468.65 and 668.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.77, 3,468.65 and 668.88 is: 1,003.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.77 : 3,468.65 = 668.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.77/3,468.65 = 668.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.77x = 3,468.65 × 668.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.77x = 2,320,110.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320,110.61/2,312.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.17

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