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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.23, 3,181.86 and 660.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.23, 3,181.86 and 660.39 is: 990.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.23 : 3,181.86 = 660.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.23/3,181.86 = 660.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.23x = 3,181.86 × 660.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.23x = 2,101,268.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,268.53/2,121.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.59

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