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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.56, 3,194.70 and 668.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.56, 3,194.70 and 668.68 is: 1,003.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.56 : 3,194.70 = 668.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.56/3,194.70 = 668.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.56x = 3,194.70 × 668.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.56x = 2,136,232.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,232.00/2,129.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.13

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