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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.95, 3,190.43 and 666.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.95, 3,190.43 and 666.12 is: 999.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.95 : 3,190.43 = 666.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.95/3,190.43 = 666.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.95x = 3,190.43 × 666.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.95x = 2,125,209.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,209.23/2,126.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.18

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