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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.08, 3,196.20 and 670.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.08, 3,196.20 and 670.32 is: 1,005.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.08 : 3,196.20 = 670.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.08/3,196.20 = 670.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.08x = 3,196.20 × 670.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.08x = 2,142,476.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,476.78/2,131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.35

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