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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.26, 3,188.43 and 664.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.26, 3,188.43 and 664.43 is: 996.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.26 : 3,188.43 = 664.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.26/3,188.43 = 664.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.26x = 3,188.43 × 664.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.26x = 2,118,488.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,488.54/2,125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.81

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