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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.18, 3,189.60 and 664.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.18, 3,189.60 and 664.99 is: 997.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.18 : 3,189.60 = 664.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.18/3,189.60 = 664.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.18x = 3,189.60 × 664.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.18x = 2,121,052.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,052.10/2,126.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.59

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