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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.26, 3,189.48 and 665.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.26, 3,189.48 and 665.38 is: 998.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.26 : 3,189.48 = 665.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.26/3,189.48 = 665.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.26x = 3,189.48 × 665.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.26x = 2,122,216.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,216.20/2,126.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.10

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