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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127, 3,190.96 and 666.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127, 3,190.96 and 666.04 is: 999.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127 : 3,190.96 = 666.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127/3,190.96 = 666.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127x = 3,190.96 × 666.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127x = 2,125,307.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,307.00/2,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.20

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