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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.68, 3,189.56 and 665.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.68, 3,189.56 and 665.03 is: 997.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.68 : 3,189.56 = 665.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.68/3,189.56 = 665.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.68x = 3,189.56 × 665.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.68x = 2,121,153.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,153.09/2,126.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.40

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