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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.69, 3,181.24 and 581.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.69, 3,181.24 and 581.69 is: 872.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.69 : 3,181.24 = 581.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.69/3,181.24 = 581.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.69x = 3,181.24 × 581.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.69x = 1,850,495.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,495.50/2,120.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.59

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