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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.23, 3,188.24 and 664.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.23, 3,188.24 and 664.39 is: 996.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.23 : 3,188.24 = 664.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.23/3,188.24 = 664.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.23x = 3,188.24 × 664.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.23x = 2,118,234.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,234.77/2,125.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.71

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