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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.31, 3,224.43 and 668.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.31, 3,224.43 and 668.50 is: 1,002.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.31 : 3,224.43 = 668.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.31/3,224.43 = 668.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.31x = 3,224.43 × 668.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.31x = 2,155,531.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,531.46/2,149.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.89

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