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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.12, 3,193.84 and 668.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.12, 3,193.84 and 668.26 is: 1,002.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.12 : 3,193.84 = 668.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.12/3,193.84 = 668.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.12x = 3,193.84 × 668.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.12x = 2,134,315.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,315.52/2,129.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.44

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