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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.95, 3,187.43 and 664.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.95, 3,187.43 and 664.11 is: 996.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.95 : 3,187.43 = 664.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.95/3,187.43 = 664.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.95x = 3,187.43 × 664.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.95x = 2,116,784.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,784.88/2,124.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.16

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