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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.44, 3,194.24 and 668.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.44, 3,194.24 and 668.64 is: 1,002.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.44 : 3,194.24 = 668.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.44/3,194.24 = 668.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.44x = 3,194.24 × 668.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.44x = 2,135,796.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,796.63/2,129.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.99

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