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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.64, 3,197.50 and 670.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.64, 3,197.50 and 670.84 is: 1,006.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.64 : 3,197.50 = 670.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.64/3,197.50 = 670.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.64x = 3,197.50 × 670.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.64x = 2,145,010.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,010.90/2,131.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.27

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