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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.89, 3,190.34 and 666.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.89, 3,190.34 and 666.17 is: 999.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.89 : 3,190.34 = 666.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.89/3,190.34 = 666.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.89x = 3,190.34 × 666.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.89x = 2,125,308.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,308.80/2,126.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.26

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