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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.77, 3,197.99 and 670.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.77, 3,197.99 and 670.79 is: 1,006.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.77 : 3,197.99 = 670.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.77/3,197.99 = 670.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.77x = 3,197.99 × 670.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.77x = 2,145,160.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,160.37/2,131.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.28

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