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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.02, 3,187.50 and 663.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.02, 3,187.50 and 663.96 is: 995.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.02 : 3,187.50 = 663.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.02/3,187.50 = 663.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.02x = 3,187.50 × 663.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.02x = 2,116,372.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,372.50/2,125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.93

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