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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.14, 3,471.26 and 670.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.14, 3,471.26 and 670.65 is: 1,005.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.14 : 3,471.26 = 670.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.14/3,471.26 = 670.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.14x = 3,471.26 × 670.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.14x = 2,327,984.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,984.15/2,314.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.98

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