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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.20, 3,196.20 and 670.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.20, 3,196.20 and 670.08 is: 1,004.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.20 : 3,196.20 = 670.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.20/3,196.20 = 670.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.20x = 3,196.20 × 670.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.20x = 2,141,709.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,709.70/2,131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.93

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