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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.20, 3,184.92 and 662.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.20, 3,184.92 and 662.56 is: 993.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.20 : 3,184.92 = 662.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.20/3,184.92 = 662.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.20x = 3,184.92 × 662.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.20x = 2,110,200.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,200.60/2,123.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.88

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