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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.13, 3,181.68 and 821.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.13, 3,181.68 and 821.57 is: 1,232.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.13 : 3,181.68 = 821.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.13/3,181.68 = 821.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.13x = 3,181.68 × 821.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.13x = 2,613,956.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,956.93/2,120.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.92

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