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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.94, 3,188.93 and 665.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.94, 3,188.93 and 665.10 is: 997.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.94 : 3,188.93 = 665.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.94/3,188.93 = 665.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.94x = 3,188.93 × 665.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.94x = 2,120,957.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,957.34/2,125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.66

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