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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.38, 3,193.12 and 667.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.38, 3,193.12 and 667.56 is: 1,001.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.38 : 3,193.12 = 667.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.38/3,193.12 = 667.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.38x = 3,193.12 × 667.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.38x = 2,131,599.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,599.19/2,128.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.51

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