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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.65, 3,470.37 and 670.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.65, 3,470.37 and 670.16 is: 1,005.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.65 : 3,470.37 = 670.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.65/3,470.37 = 670.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.65x = 3,470.37 × 670.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.65x = 2,325,685.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,685.81/2,313.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.20

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