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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.52, 3,186.75 and 663.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.52, 3,186.75 and 663.46 is: 995.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.52 : 3,186.75 = 663.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.52/3,186.75 = 663.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.52x = 3,186.75 × 663.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.52x = 2,114,281.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,281.16/2,124.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.18

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