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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.55, 3,191.26 and 666.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.55, 3,191.26 and 666.51 is: 999.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.55 : 3,191.26 = 666.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.55/3,191.26 = 666.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.55x = 3,191.26 × 666.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.55x = 2,127,006.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,006.70/2,127.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.74

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