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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.02, 3,183.12 and 662.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.02, 3,183.12 and 662.16 is: 993.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.02 : 3,183.12 = 662.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.02/3,183.12 = 662.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.02x = 3,183.12 × 662.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.02x = 2,107,734.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,734.74/2,122.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.27

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