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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.13, 3,191.30 and 666.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.13, 3,191.30 and 666.43 is: 999.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.13 : 3,191.30 = 666.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.13/3,191.30 = 666.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.13x = 3,191.30 × 666.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.13x = 2,126,778.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,778.06/2,127.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.83

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