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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.80, 3,186.10 and 663.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.80, 3,186.10 and 663.56 is: 995.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.80 : 3,186.10 = 663.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.80/3,186.10 = 663.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.80x = 3,186.10 × 663.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.80x = 2,114,168.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,168.52/2,124.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.00

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