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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.08, 3,187.62 and 664.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.08, 3,187.62 and 664.34 is: 996.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.08 : 3,187.62 = 664.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.08/3,187.62 = 664.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.08x = 3,187.62 × 664.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.08x = 2,117,663.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,117,663.47/2,125.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.51

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