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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.03, 3,191.00 and 666.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.03, 3,191.00 and 666.14 is: 999.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.03 : 3,191.00 = 666.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.03/3,191.00 = 666.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.03x = 3,191.00 × 666.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.03x = 2,125,651.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,651.40/2,127.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.35

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