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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.98, 3,191.97 and 667.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.98, 3,191.97 and 667.24 is: 1,000.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.98 : 3,191.97 = 667.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.98/3,191.97 = 667.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.98x = 3,191.97 × 667.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.98x = 2,129,814.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,814.71/2,127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.86

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