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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.24, 3,194.04 and 668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.24, 3,194.04 and 668 is: 1,002.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.24 : 3,194.04 = 668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.24/3,194.04 = 668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.24x = 3,194.04 × 668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.24x = 2,133,618.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,618.72/2,129.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.06

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