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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.78, 3,502.73 and 668.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.78, 3,502.73 and 668.93 is: 1,003.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.78 : 3,502.73 = 668.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.78/3,502.73 = 668.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.78x = 3,502.73 × 668.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.78x = 2,343,089.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343,089.94/2,334.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.56

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