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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.73, 3,191.60 and 668.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.73, 3,191.60 and 668.11 is: 1,002.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.73 : 3,191.60 = 668.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.73/3,191.60 = 668.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.73x = 3,191.60 × 668.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.73x = 2,132,339.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,339.88/2,127.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.17

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