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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.20, 3,182.16 and 641.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.20, 3,182.16 and 641.22 is: 961.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.20 : 3,182.16 = 641.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.20/3,182.16 = 641.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.20x = 3,182.16 × 641.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.20x = 2,040,464.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,464.64/2,122.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.49

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