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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.54, 3,182.94 and 660.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.54, 3,182.94 and 660.90 is: 991.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.54 : 3,182.94 = 660.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.54/3,182.94 = 660.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.54x = 3,182.94 × 660.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.54x = 2,103,605.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,605.05/2,121.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.55

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