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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.63, 3,187.62 and 663.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.63, 3,187.62 and 663.93 is: 996.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.63 : 3,187.62 = 663.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.63/3,187.62 = 663.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.63x = 3,187.62 × 663.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.63x = 2,116,356.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,356.55/2,124.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.11

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