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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.15, 3,197.25 and 671.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.15, 3,197.25 and 671.40 is: 1,006.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.15 : 3,197.25 = 671.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.15/3,197.25 = 671.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.15x = 3,197.25 × 671.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.15x = 2,146,633.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,633.65/2,132.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.80

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