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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.24, 3,183.68 and 661.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.24, 3,183.68 and 661.08 is: 991.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.24 : 3,183.68 = 661.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.24/3,183.68 = 661.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.24x = 3,183.68 × 661.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.24x = 2,104,667.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,667.17/2,122.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.72

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