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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.11, 3,198.03 and 672.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.11, 3,198.03 and 672.22 is: 1,008.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.11 : 3,198.03 = 672.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.11/3,198.03 = 672.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.11x = 3,198.03 × 672.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.11x = 2,149,779.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,779.73/2,132.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.29

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