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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.83, 3,181.34 and 659.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.83, 3,181.34 and 659.95 is: 989.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.83 : 3,181.34 = 659.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.83/3,181.34 = 659.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.83x = 3,181.34 × 659.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.83x = 2,099,525.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,525.33/2,120.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.95

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