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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.68, 3,187.56 and 664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.68, 3,187.56 and 664 is: 996.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.68 : 3,187.56 = 664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.68/3,187.56 = 664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.68x = 3,187.56 × 664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.68x = 2,116,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,539.84/2,124.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.17

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