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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.38, 3,470.73 and 670.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.38, 3,470.73 and 670.59 is: 1,005.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.38 : 3,470.73 = 670.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.38/3,470.73 = 670.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.38x = 3,470.73 × 670.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.38x = 2,327,436.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,436.83/2,314.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.64

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