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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.06, 3,180.08 and 659.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.06, 3,180.08 and 659.21 is: 988.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.06 : 3,180.08 = 659.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.06/3,180.08 = 659.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.06x = 3,180.08 × 659.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.06x = 2,096,340.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,340.54/2,120.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.81

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