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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.53, 3,187.20 and 663.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.53, 3,187.20 and 663.70 is: 995.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.53 : 3,187.20 = 663.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.53/3,187.20 = 663.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.53x = 3,187.20 × 663.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.53x = 2,115,344.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,344.64/2,124.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.68

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