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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.86, 3,470.85 and 670.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.86, 3,470.85 and 670.41 is: 1,005.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.86 : 3,470.85 = 670.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.86/3,470.85 = 670.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.86x = 3,470.85 × 670.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.86x = 2,326,892.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,892.55/2,313.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.63

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