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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.29, 3,185.73 and 663.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.29, 3,185.73 and 663.46 is: 994.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.29 : 3,185.73 = 663.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.29/3,185.73 = 663.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.29x = 3,185.73 × 663.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.29x = 2,113,596.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,596.46/2,124.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.96

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