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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.40, 3,181.80 and 660.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.40, 3,181.80 and 660.70 is: 990.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.40 : 3,181.80 = 660.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.40/3,181.80 = 660.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.40x = 3,181.80 × 660.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.40x = 2,102,215.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,215.26/2,121.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.96

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