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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.33, 3,189.49 and 665.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.33, 3,189.49 and 665.49 is: 998.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.33 : 3,189.49 = 665.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.33/3,189.49 = 665.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.33x = 3,189.49 × 665.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.33x = 2,122,573.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,573.70/2,126.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.23

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