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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.03, 3,197.04 and 670.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.03, 3,197.04 and 670.15 is: 1,005.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.03 : 3,197.04 = 670.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.03/3,197.04 = 670.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.03x = 3,197.04 × 670.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.03x = 2,142,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,494.50/2,131.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.38

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