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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.77, 3,194.79 and 668.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.77, 3,194.79 and 668.98 is: 1,003.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.77 : 3,194.79 = 668.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.77/3,194.79 = 668.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.77x = 3,194.79 × 668.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.77x = 2,137,250.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,250.61/2,129.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.51

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