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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.12, 3,196.96 and 669.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.12, 3,196.96 and 669.92 is: 1,004.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.12 : 3,196.96 = 669.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.12/3,196.96 = 669.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.12x = 3,196.96 × 669.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.12x = 2,141,707.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,707.44/2,131.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.97

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