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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.30, 3,185.61 and 663.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.30, 3,185.61 and 663.06 is: 994.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.30 : 3,185.61 = 663.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.30/3,185.61 = 663.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.30x = 3,185.61 × 663.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.30x = 2,112,250.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,250.57/2,124.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.33

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