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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.82, 3,194.70 and 669.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.82, 3,194.70 and 669.06 is: 1,003.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.82 : 3,194.70 = 669.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.82/3,194.70 = 669.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.82x = 3,194.70 × 669.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.82x = 2,137,445.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,445.98/2,129.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.58

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