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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.92, 3,197.66 and 670.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.92, 3,197.66 and 670.27 is: 1,005.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.92 : 3,197.66 = 670.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.92/3,197.66 = 670.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.92x = 3,197.66 × 670.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.92x = 2,143,295.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,295.57/2,131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.34

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