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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.85, 3,196.78 and 670.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.85, 3,196.78 and 670.01 is: 1,005.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.85 : 3,196.78 = 670.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.85/3,196.78 = 670.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.85x = 3,196.78 × 670.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.85x = 2,141,864.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,864.28/2,130.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.17

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