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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.40, 3,197.70 and 671.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.40, 3,197.70 and 671.16 is: 1,006.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.40 : 3,197.70 = 671.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.40/3,197.70 = 671.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.40x = 3,197.70 × 671.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.40x = 2,146,168.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,168.33/2,132.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.46

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