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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.45, 3,191.17 and 666.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.45, 3,191.17 and 666.71 is: 1,000.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.45 : 3,191.17 = 666.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.45/3,191.17 = 666.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.45x = 3,191.17 × 666.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.45x = 2,127,584.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,584.95/2,127.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.07

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