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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.11, 3,188.22 and 664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.11, 3,188.22 and 664.20 is: 996.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.11 : 3,188.22 = 664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.11/3,188.22 = 664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.11x = 3,188.22 × 664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.11x = 2,117,615.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,117,615.72/2,125.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.47

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