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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.21, 3,182.11 and 660.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.21, 3,182.11 and 660.48 is: 990.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.21 : 3,182.11 = 660.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.21/3,182.11 = 660.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.21x = 3,182.11 × 660.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.21x = 2,101,704.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,704.10/2,121.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.81

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