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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.42, 3,194.40 and 668.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.42, 3,194.40 and 668.66 is: 1,003.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.42 : 3,194.40 = 668.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.42/3,194.40 = 668.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.42x = 3,194.40 × 668.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.42x = 2,135,967.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,967.50/2,129.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.07

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