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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.98, 3,188.97 and 666.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.98, 3,188.97 and 666.36 is: 999.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.98 : 3,188.97 = 666.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.98/3,188.97 = 666.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.98x = 3,188.97 × 666.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.98x = 2,125,002.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,002.05/2,125.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.54

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