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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668, 4,003.62 and 1,129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668, 4,003.62 and 1,129 is: 1,694.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668 : 4,003.62 = 1,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668/4,003.62 = 1,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668x = 4,003.62 × 1,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668x = 4,520,086.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520,086.98/2,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.19

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