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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.10, 3,197.04 and 669.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.10, 3,197.04 and 669.92 is: 1,005.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.10 : 3,197.04 = 669.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.10/3,197.04 = 669.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.10x = 3,197.04 × 669.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.10x = 2,141,761.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,761.04/2,131.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.00

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