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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.22, 3,180.33 and 581.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.22, 3,180.33 and 581.22 is: 871.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.22 : 3,180.33 = 581.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.22/3,180.33 = 581.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.22x = 3,180.33 × 581.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.22x = 1,848,471.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848,471.40/2,120.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.83

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