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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.51, 3,185.12 and 662.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.51, 3,185.12 and 662.63 is: 993.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.51 : 3,185.12 = 662.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.51/3,185.12 = 662.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.51x = 3,185.12 × 662.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.51x = 2,110,541.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,541.80/2,123.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.90

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