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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.52, 3,185.25 and 662.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.52, 3,185.25 and 662.46 is: 993.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.52 : 3,185.25 = 662.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.52/3,185.25 = 662.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.52x = 3,185.25 × 662.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.52x = 2,110,100.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,100.72/2,123.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.68

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