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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.76, 3,223.20 and 668.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.76, 3,223.20 and 668.48 is: 1,002.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.76 : 3,223.20 = 668.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.76/3,223.20 = 668.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.76x = 3,223.20 × 668.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.76x = 2,154,644.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154,644.74/2,149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.27

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