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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.76, 3,190.23 and 665.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.76, 3,190.23 and 665.76 is: 998.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.76 : 3,190.23 = 665.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.76/3,190.23 = 665.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.76x = 3,190.23 × 665.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.76x = 2,123,927.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,927.52/2,126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.67

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