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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.17, 3,471.76 and 670.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.17, 3,471.76 and 670.85 is: 1,006.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.17 : 3,471.76 = 670.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.17/3,471.76 = 670.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.17x = 3,471.76 × 670.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.17x = 2,329,026.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,026.69/2,314.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.42

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