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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.59, 3,194.90 and 668.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.59, 3,194.90 and 668.74 is: 1,003.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.59 : 3,194.90 = 668.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.59/3,194.90 = 668.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.59x = 3,194.90 × 668.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.59x = 2,136,557.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,557.43/2,129.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.27

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