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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.85, 3,190.06 and 665.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.85, 3,190.06 and 665.88 is: 998.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.85 : 3,190.06 = 665.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.85/3,190.06 = 665.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.85x = 3,190.06 × 665.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.85x = 2,124,197.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124,197.15/2,126.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.75

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