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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.96, 3,183.29 and 660.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.96, 3,183.29 and 660.93 is: 991.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.96 : 3,183.29 = 660.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.96/3,183.29 = 660.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.96x = 3,183.29 × 660.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.96x = 2,103,928.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,928.56/2,121.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.50

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