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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.25, 3,224.39 and 668.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.25, 3,224.39 and 668.43 is: 1,002.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.25 : 3,224.39 = 668.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.25/3,224.39 = 668.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.25x = 3,224.39 × 668.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.25x = 2,155,275.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,275.67/2,149.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.81

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