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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.58, 3,191.82 and 667.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.58, 3,191.82 and 667.72 is: 1,001.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.58 : 3,191.82 = 667.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.58/3,191.82 = 667.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.58x = 3,191.82 × 667.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.58x = 2,131,242.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,242.05/2,128.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.25

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