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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.45, 3,190.23 and 665.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.45, 3,190.23 and 665.61 is: 998.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.45 : 3,190.23 = 665.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.45/3,190.23 = 665.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.45x = 3,190.23 × 665.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.45x = 2,123,445.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,445.66/2,126.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.59

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