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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.63, 3,469.33 and 669.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.63, 3,469.33 and 669.74 is: 1,004.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.63 : 3,469.33 = 669.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.63/3,469.33 = 669.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.63x = 3,469.33 × 669.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.63x = 2,323,532.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,532.56/2,313.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.28

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