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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.50, 3,199.17 and 671.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.50, 3,199.17 and 671.31 is: 1,007.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.50 : 3,199.17 = 671.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.50/3,199.17 = 671.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.50x = 3,199.17 × 671.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.50x = 2,147,618.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,618.82/2,132.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.09

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