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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.81, 3,186.99 and 663.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.81, 3,186.99 and 663.93 is: 995.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.81 : 3,186.99 = 663.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.81/3,186.99 = 663.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.81x = 3,186.99 × 663.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.81x = 2,115,938.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,938.27/2,124.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.82

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