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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.44, 3,183.68 and 661.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.44, 3,183.68 and 661.60 is: 992.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.44 : 3,183.68 = 661.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.44/3,183.68 = 661.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.44x = 3,183.68 × 661.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.44x = 2,106,322.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,106,322.69/2,122.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.41

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