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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.98, 3,183.42 and 661.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.98, 3,183.42 and 661.25 is: 992.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.98 : 3,183.42 = 661.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.98/3,183.42 = 661.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.98x = 3,183.42 × 661.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.98x = 2,105,020.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,020.56/2,121.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.01

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