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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.65, 3,194.44 and 668.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.65, 3,194.44 and 668.82 is: 1,003.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.65 : 3,194.44 = 668.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.65/3,194.44 = 668.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.65x = 3,194.44 × 668.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.65x = 2,136,505.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,505.36/2,129.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.22

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