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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.13, 3,180.19 and 581.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.13, 3,180.19 and 581.13 is: 871.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.13 : 3,180.19 = 581.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.13/3,180.19 = 581.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.13x = 3,180.19 × 581.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.13x = 1,848,103.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848,103.81/2,120.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.69

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