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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.73, 3,188.67 and 664.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.73, 3,188.67 and 664.90 is: 997.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.73 : 3,188.67 = 664.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.73/3,188.67 = 664.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.73x = 3,188.67 × 664.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.73x = 2,120,146.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,146.68/2,125.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.37

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