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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.69, 3,184.98 and 662.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.69, 3,184.98 and 662.09 is: 992.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.69 : 3,184.98 = 662.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.69/3,184.98 = 662.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.69x = 3,184.98 × 662.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.69x = 2,108,727.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,727.48/2,123.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.96

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