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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.92, 3,188.96 and 665.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.92, 3,188.96 and 665.08 is: 997.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.92 : 3,188.96 = 665.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.92/3,188.96 = 665.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.92x = 3,188.96 × 665.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.92x = 2,120,913.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,913.52/2,125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.65

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