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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.51, 3,192.72 and 667.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.51, 3,192.72 and 667.74 is: 1,001.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.51 : 3,192.72 = 667.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.51/3,192.72 = 667.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.51x = 3,192.72 × 667.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.51x = 2,131,906.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,906.85/2,128.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.60

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