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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.94, 3,198.31 and 670.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.94, 3,198.31 and 670.70 is: 1,006.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.94 : 3,198.31 = 670.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.94/3,198.31 = 670.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.94x = 3,198.31 × 670.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.94x = 2,145,106.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,106.52/2,131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.18

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