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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.93, 3,199.38 and 672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.93, 3,199.38 and 672.20 is: 1,008.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.93 : 3,199.38 = 672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.93/3,199.38 = 672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.93x = 3,199.38 × 672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.93x = 2,150,623.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,623.24/2,132.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.30

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