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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.34, 3,224.52 and 668.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.34, 3,224.52 and 668.49 is: 1,002.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.34 : 3,224.52 = 668.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.34/3,224.52 = 668.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.34x = 3,224.52 × 668.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.34x = 2,155,559.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,559.37/2,149.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.89

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