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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.01, 3,186.56 and 663.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.01, 3,186.56 and 663.18 is: 994.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.01 : 3,186.56 = 663.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.01/3,186.56 = 663.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.01x = 3,186.56 × 663.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.01x = 2,113,262.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,262.86/2,124.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.94

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