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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.17, 3,184.35 and 662.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.17, 3,184.35 and 662.20 is: 993.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.17 : 3,184.35 = 662.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.17/3,184.35 = 662.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.17x = 3,184.35 × 662.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.17x = 2,108,676.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,676.57/2,123.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.17

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