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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.92, 3,198.18 and 670.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.92, 3,198.18 and 670.73 is: 1,006.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.92 : 3,198.18 = 670.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.92/3,198.18 = 670.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.92x = 3,198.18 × 670.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.92x = 2,145,095.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,095.93/2,131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.18

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