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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.02, 3,183.17 and 661.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.02, 3,183.17 and 661.23 is: 991.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.02 : 3,183.17 = 661.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.02/3,183.17 = 661.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.02x = 3,183.17 × 661.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.02x = 2,104,804.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,804.19/2,122.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.89

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