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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.10, 3,181.31 and 821.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.10, 3,181.31 and 821.62 is: 1,232.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.10 : 3,181.31 = 821.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.10/3,181.31 = 821.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.10x = 3,181.31 × 821.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.10x = 2,613,827.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,827.92/2,120.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.88

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