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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.46, 3,186.42 and 663.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.46, 3,186.42 and 663.58 is: 995.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.46 : 3,186.42 = 663.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.46/3,186.42 = 663.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.46x = 3,186.42 × 663.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.46x = 2,114,444.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,444.58/2,124.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.29

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