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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.02, 3,188.00 and 644.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.02, 3,188.00 and 644.13 is: 966.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.02 : 3,188.00 = 644.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.02/3,188.00 = 644.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.02x = 3,188.00 × 644.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.02x = 2,053,467.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,467.28/2,125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.33

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