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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.86, 3,468.23 and 669.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.86, 3,468.23 and 669.01 is: 1,003.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.86 : 3,468.23 = 669.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.86/3,468.23 = 669.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.86x = 3,468.23 × 669.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.86x = 2,320,280.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320,280.55/2,312.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.21

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