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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.67, 3,199.92 and 671.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.67, 3,199.92 and 671.94 is: 1,008.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.67 : 3,199.92 = 671.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.67/3,199.92 = 671.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.67x = 3,199.92 × 671.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.67x = 2,150,154.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,154.24/2,132.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.20

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