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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.54, 3,198.53 and 671.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.54, 3,198.53 and 671.70 is: 1,007.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.54 : 3,198.53 = 671.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.54/3,198.53 = 671.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.54x = 3,198.53 × 671.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.54x = 2,148,452.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,452.60/2,132.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.46

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