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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.69, 3,191.70 and 666.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.69, 3,191.70 and 666.84 is: 1,000.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.69 : 3,191.70 = 666.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.69/3,191.70 = 666.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.69x = 3,191.70 × 666.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.69x = 2,128,353.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,353.23/2,127.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.31

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