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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.72, 3,186.26 and 643.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.72, 3,186.26 and 643.63 is: 965.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.72 : 3,186.26 = 643.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.72/3,186.26 = 643.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.72x = 3,186.26 × 643.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.72x = 2,050,772.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,772.52/2,124.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.20

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