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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.80, 3,190.60 and 666.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.80, 3,190.60 and 666.56 is: 999.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.80 : 3,190.60 = 666.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.80/3,190.60 = 666.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.80x = 3,190.60 × 666.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.80x = 2,126,726.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,726.34/2,127.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.50

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