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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.62, 3,194.93 and 668.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.62, 3,194.93 and 668.77 is: 1,003.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.62 : 3,194.93 = 668.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.62/3,194.93 = 668.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.62x = 3,194.93 × 668.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.62x = 2,136,673.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,673.34/2,129.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.31

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