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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.82, 3,184.66 and 661.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.82, 3,184.66 and 661.92 is: 993.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.82 : 3,184.66 = 661.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.82/3,184.66 = 661.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.82x = 3,184.66 × 661.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.82x = 2,107,990.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,990.15/2,122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.01

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