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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.61, 3,189.96 and 665.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.61, 3,189.96 and 665.73 is: 998.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.61 : 3,189.96 = 665.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.61/3,189.96 = 665.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.61x = 3,189.96 × 665.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.61x = 2,123,652.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,652.07/2,126.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.61

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