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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.94, 3,196.50 and 670.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.94, 3,196.50 and 670.06 is: 1,005.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.94 : 3,196.50 = 670.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.94/3,196.50 = 670.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.94x = 3,196.50 × 670.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.94x = 2,141,846.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,846.79/2,130.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.12

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