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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.55, 3,188.93 and 664.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.55, 3,188.93 and 664.71 is: 997.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.55 : 3,188.93 = 664.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.55/3,188.93 = 664.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.55x = 3,188.93 × 664.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.55x = 2,119,710.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,710.34/2,125.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.25

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