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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.24, 3,181.86 and 660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.24, 3,181.86 and 660 is: 990.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.24 : 3,181.86 = 660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.24/3,181.86 = 660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.24x = 3,181.86 × 660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.24x = 2,100,027.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,027.60/2,121.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.00

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