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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.42, 3,188.40 and 664.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.42, 3,188.40 and 664.66 is: 997.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.42 : 3,188.40 = 664.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.42/3,188.40 = 664.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.42x = 3,188.40 × 664.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.42x = 2,119,201.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,201.94/2,125.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.07

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