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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.22, 3,181.41 and 1,603.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.22, 3,181.41 and 1,603.37 is: 2,405.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.22 : 3,181.41 = 1,603.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.22/3,181.41 = 1,603.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.22x = 3,181.41 × 1,603.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.22x = 5,100,985.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,100,985.31/2,120.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.88

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