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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132, 3,198 and 671.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132, 3,198 and 671.12 is: 1,006.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132 : 3,198 = 671.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132/3,198 = 671.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132x = 3,198 × 671.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132x = 2,146,241.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,241.76/2,132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.68

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