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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.41, 3,191.12 and 666.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.41, 3,191.12 and 666.68 is: 1,000.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.41 : 3,191.12 = 666.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.41/3,191.12 = 666.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.41x = 3,191.12 × 666.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.41x = 2,127,459.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,459.54/2,127.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.02

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