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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.89, 3,225 and 668.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.89, 3,225 and 668.93 is: 1,003.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.89 : 3,225 = 668.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.89/3,225 = 668.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.89x = 3,225 × 668.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.89x = 2,157,283.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,283.13/2,149.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.44

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