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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.94, 3,182.36 and 660.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.94, 3,182.36 and 660.34 is: 990.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.94 : 3,182.36 = 660.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.94/3,182.36 = 660.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.94x = 3,182.36 × 660.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.94x = 2,101,420.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,420.39/2,121.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.33

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