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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.19, 3,186.28 and 663.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.19, 3,186.28 and 663.35 is: 995.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.19 : 3,186.28 = 663.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.19/3,186.28 = 663.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.19x = 3,186.28 × 663.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.19x = 2,113,618.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,618.84/2,124.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.03

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