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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.47, 3,196.71 and 670.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.47, 3,196.71 and 670.44 is: 1,005.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.47 : 3,196.71 = 670.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.47/3,196.71 = 670.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.47x = 3,196.71 × 670.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.47x = 2,143,202.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,202.25/2,131.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.50

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