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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.98, 3,186.13 and 663.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.98, 3,186.13 and 663.24 is: 994.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.98 : 3,186.13 = 663.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.98/3,186.13 = 663.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.98x = 3,186.13 × 663.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.98x = 2,113,168.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,168.86/2,123.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.91

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