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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.89, 3,192.37 and 667.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.89, 3,192.37 and 667.05 is: 1,000.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.89 : 3,192.37 = 667.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.89/3,192.37 = 667.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.89x = 3,192.37 × 667.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.89x = 2,129,470.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,470.41/2,127.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.74

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