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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.44, 3,197.34 and 670.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.44, 3,197.34 and 670.68 is: 1,006.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.44 : 3,197.34 = 670.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.44/3,197.34 = 670.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.44x = 3,197.34 × 670.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.44x = 2,144,391.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,391.99/2,131.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.08

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