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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.45, 3,192.67 and 667.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.45, 3,192.67 and 667.71 is: 1,001.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.45 : 3,192.67 = 667.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.45/3,192.67 = 667.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.45x = 3,192.67 × 667.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.45x = 2,131,777.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,777.69/2,128.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.56

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