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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.61, 3,185.97 and 662.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.61, 3,185.97 and 662.70 is: 994.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.61 : 3,185.97 = 662.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.61/3,185.97 = 662.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.61x = 3,185.97 × 662.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.61x = 2,111,342.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,342.32/2,123.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.22

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