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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.06, 3,181.59 and 660.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.06, 3,181.59 and 660.21 is: 990.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.06 : 3,181.59 = 660.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.06/3,181.59 = 660.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.06x = 3,181.59 × 660.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.06x = 2,100,498.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,498.32/2,121.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.31

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