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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.67, 3,191.50 and 666.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.67, 3,191.50 and 666.93 is: 1,000.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.67 : 3,191.50 = 666.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.67/3,191.50 = 666.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.67x = 3,191.50 × 666.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.67x = 2,128,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,505.43/2,127.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.40

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