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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.69, 3,194.70 and 668.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.69, 3,194.70 and 668.84 is: 1,003.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.69 : 3,194.70 = 668.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.69/3,194.70 = 668.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.69x = 3,194.70 × 668.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.69x = 2,136,743.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,743.15/2,129.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.31

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