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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.74, 3,188.07 and 664.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.74, 3,188.07 and 664.14 is: 996.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.74 : 3,188.07 = 664.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.74/3,188.07 = 664.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.74x = 3,188.07 × 664.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.74x = 2,117,324.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,117,324.81/2,125.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.04

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