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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.46, 3,194.19 and 668.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.46, 3,194.19 and 668.73 is: 1,003.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.46 : 3,194.19 = 668.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.46/3,194.19 = 668.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.46x = 3,194.19 × 668.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.46x = 2,136,050.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,050.68/2,129.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.10

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