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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.18, 3,186.63 and 663.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.18, 3,186.63 and 663.48 is: 995.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.18 : 3,186.63 = 663.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.18/3,186.63 = 663.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.18x = 3,186.63 × 663.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.18x = 2,114,265.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,265.27/2,124.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.33

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