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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.64, 3,183.96 and 661.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.64, 3,183.96 and 661.79 is: 992.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.64 : 3,183.96 = 661.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.64/3,183.96 = 661.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.64x = 3,183.96 × 661.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.64x = 2,107,112.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,112.89/2,122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.69

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