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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.64, 3,199.35 and 671.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.64, 3,199.35 and 671.46 is: 1,007.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.64 : 3,199.35 = 671.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.64/3,199.35 = 671.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.64x = 3,199.35 × 671.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.64x = 2,148,235.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,235.55/2,132.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.31

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