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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.47, 3,182.13 and 660.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.47, 3,182.13 and 660.83 is: 990.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.47 : 3,182.13 = 660.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.47/3,182.13 = 660.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.47x = 3,182.13 × 660.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.47x = 2,102,831.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,831.06/2,122.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.75

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