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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.62, 3,185.31 and 662.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.62, 3,185.31 and 662.66 is: 993.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.62 : 3,185.31 = 662.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.62/3,185.31 = 662.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.62x = 3,185.31 × 662.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.62x = 2,110,777.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,777.52/2,123.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.95

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