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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.99, 3,187.29 and 663.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.99, 3,187.29 and 663.75 is: 995.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.99 : 3,187.29 = 663.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.99/3,187.29 = 663.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.99x = 3,187.29 × 663.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.99x = 2,115,563.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,563.74/2,124.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.56

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