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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.32, 3,197.40 and 670.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.32, 3,197.40 and 670.92 is: 1,006.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.32 : 3,197.40 = 670.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.32/3,197.40 = 670.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.32x = 3,197.40 × 670.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.32x = 2,145,199.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,199.61/2,131.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.51

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