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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.90, 3,196.75 and 670.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.90, 3,196.75 and 670.13 is: 1,005.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.90 : 3,196.75 = 670.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.90/3,196.75 = 670.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.90x = 3,196.75 × 670.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.90x = 2,142,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,238.08/2,130.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.32

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