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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.87, 3,195.31 and 669.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.87, 3,195.31 and 669.02 is: 1,003.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.87 : 3,195.31 = 669.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.87/3,195.31 = 669.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.87x = 3,195.31 × 669.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.87x = 2,137,710.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,710.32/2,129.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.68

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