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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.26, 3,187.98 and 664.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.26, 3,187.98 and 664.38 is: 996.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.26 : 3,187.98 = 664.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.26/3,187.98 = 664.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.26x = 3,187.98 × 664.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.26x = 2,118,030.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,030.15/2,125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.60

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