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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.50, 3,182.76 and 660.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.50, 3,182.76 and 660.56 is: 991.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.50 : 3,182.76 = 660.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.50/3,182.76 = 660.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.50x = 3,182.76 × 660.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.50x = 2,102,403.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,403.95/2,121.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.00

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