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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.39, 3,182.22 and 660.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.39, 3,182.22 and 660.96 is: 991.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.39 : 3,182.22 = 660.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.39/3,182.22 = 660.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.39x = 3,182.22 × 660.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.39x = 2,103,320.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,320.13/2,121.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.48

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