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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.67, 3,212.90 and 660.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.67, 3,212.90 and 660.86 is: 991.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.67 : 3,212.90 = 660.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.67/3,212.90 = 660.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.67x = 3,212.90 × 660.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.67x = 2,123,272.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,272.25/2,141.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.41

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