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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.89, 3,185.84 and 663.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.89, 3,185.84 and 663.05 is: 994.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.89 : 3,185.84 = 663.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.89/3,185.84 = 663.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.89x = 3,185.84 × 663.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.89x = 2,112,380.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,380.83/2,123.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.58

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