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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.35, 3,197.33 and 670.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.35, 3,197.33 and 670.62 is: 1,006.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.35 : 3,197.33 = 670.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.35/3,197.33 = 670.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.35x = 3,197.33 × 670.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.35x = 2,144,193.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,193.44/2,131.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.03

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