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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.38, 3,182.66 and 661.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.38, 3,182.66 and 661.65 is: 992.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.38 : 3,182.66 = 661.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.38/3,182.66 = 661.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.38x = 3,182.66 × 661.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.38x = 2,105,803.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,803.68/2,122.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.19

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