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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.50, 3,186.95 and 663.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.50, 3,186.95 and 663.70 is: 995.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.50 : 3,186.95 = 663.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.50/3,186.95 = 663.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.50x = 3,186.95 × 663.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.50x = 2,115,178.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,178.72/2,124.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.61

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