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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.99, 3,189.26 and 665.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.99, 3,189.26 and 665.02 is: 997.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.99 : 3,189.26 = 665.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.99/3,189.26 = 665.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.99x = 3,189.26 × 665.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.99x = 2,120,921.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,921.69/2,125.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.62

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