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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.85, 3,193.57 and 668.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.85, 3,193.57 and 668.11 is: 1,002.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.85 : 3,193.57 = 668.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.85/3,193.57 = 668.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.85x = 3,193.57 × 668.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.85x = 2,133,658.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,658.37/2,128.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.26

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