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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.97, 3,193.38 and 668.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.97, 3,193.38 and 668.28 is: 1,001.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.97 : 3,193.38 = 668.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.97/3,193.38 = 668.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.97x = 3,193.38 × 668.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.97x = 2,134,071.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,071.99/2,129.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.93

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