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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.90, 3,199.70 and 671.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.90, 3,199.70 and 671.70 is: 1,007.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.90 : 3,199.70 = 671.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.90/3,199.70 = 671.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.90x = 3,199.70 × 671.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.90x = 2,149,238.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,238.49/2,132.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.66

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