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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.93, 3,188.35 and 664.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.93, 3,188.35 and 664.33 is: 996.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.93 : 3,188.35 = 664.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.93/3,188.35 = 664.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.93x = 3,188.35 × 664.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.93x = 2,118,116.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,116.56/2,125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.32

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