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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.97, 3,470.83 and 670.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.97, 3,470.83 and 670.48 is: 1,005.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.97 : 3,470.83 = 670.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.97/3,470.83 = 670.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.97x = 3,470.83 × 670.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.97x = 2,327,122.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,122.10/2,313.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.68

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