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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.44, 3,182.18 and 660.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.44, 3,182.18 and 660.60 is: 990.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.44 : 3,182.18 = 660.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.44/3,182.18 = 660.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.44x = 3,182.18 × 660.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.44x = 2,102,144.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,144.81/2,121.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.91

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