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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.94, 3,190.50 and 666.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.94, 3,190.50 and 666.06 is: 999.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.94 : 3,190.50 = 666.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.94/3,190.50 = 666.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.94x = 3,190.50 × 666.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.94x = 2,125,064.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,064.43/2,126.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.12

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