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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.98, 3,184.63 and 662.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.98, 3,184.63 and 662.24 is: 993.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.98 : 3,184.63 = 662.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.98/3,184.63 = 662.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.98x = 3,184.63 × 662.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.98x = 2,108,989.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,989.37/2,122.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.41

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