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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.06, 3,197.01 and 670.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.06, 3,197.01 and 670.24 is: 1,005.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.06 : 3,197.01 = 670.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.06/3,197.01 = 670.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.06x = 3,197.01 × 670.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.06x = 2,142,763.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,763.98/2,131.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.49

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