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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.81, 3,191.51 and 666.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.81, 3,191.51 and 666.98 is: 1,000.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.81 : 3,191.51 = 666.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.81/3,191.51 = 666.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.81x = 3,191.51 × 666.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.81x = 2,128,654.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,654.05/2,127.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.40

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