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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.86, 3,469.94 and 669.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.86, 3,469.94 and 669.58 is: 1,004.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.86 : 3,469.94 = 669.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.86/3,469.94 = 669.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.86x = 3,469.94 × 669.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.86x = 2,323,402.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,402.43/2,312.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.56

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