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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.39, 3,186.59 and 663.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.39, 3,186.59 and 663.67 is: 995.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.39 : 3,186.59 = 663.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.39/3,186.59 = 663.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.39x = 3,186.59 × 663.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.39x = 2,114,832.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,832.90/2,124.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.50

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