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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.63, 3,196.23 and 669.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.63, 3,196.23 and 669.27 is: 1,003.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.63 : 3,196.23 = 669.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.63/3,196.23 = 669.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.63x = 3,196.23 × 669.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.63x = 2,139,140.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,140.85/2,130.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.99

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