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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.56, 3,182.34 and 660.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.56, 3,182.34 and 660.71 is: 991.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.56 : 3,182.34 = 660.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.56/3,182.34 = 660.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.56x = 3,182.34 × 660.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.56x = 2,102,603.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,603.86/2,121.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.07

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