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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.02, 3,186.34 and 663.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.02, 3,186.34 and 663.32 is: 995.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.02 : 3,186.34 = 663.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.02/3,186.34 = 663.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.02x = 3,186.34 × 663.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.02x = 2,113,545.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,545.46/2,124.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.07

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