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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.02, 3,184.50 and 662.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.02, 3,184.50 and 662.20 is: 993.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.02 : 3,184.50 = 662.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.02/3,184.50 = 662.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.02x = 3,184.50 × 662.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.02x = 2,108,775.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,775.90/2,123.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.29

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