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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.34, 3,188.16 and 664.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.34, 3,188.16 and 664.45 is: 996.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.34 : 3,188.16 = 664.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.34/3,188.16 = 664.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.34x = 3,188.16 × 664.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.34x = 2,118,382.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,382.88/2,125.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.73

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