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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.71, 3,194.72 and 668.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.71, 3,194.72 and 668.85 is: 1,003.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.71 : 3,194.72 = 668.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.71/3,194.72 = 668.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.71x = 3,194.72 × 668.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.71x = 2,136,788.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,788.47/2,129.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.32

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