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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.60, 3,186.04 and 663.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.60, 3,186.04 and 663.36 is: 994.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.60 : 3,186.04 = 663.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.60/3,186.04 = 663.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.60x = 3,186.04 × 663.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.60x = 2,113,491.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,491.49/2,124.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.77

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