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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.76, 3,181.02 and 1,081.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.76, 3,181.02 and 1,081.27 is: 1,621.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.76 : 3,181.02 = 1,081.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.76/3,181.02 = 1,081.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.76x = 3,181.02 × 1,081.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.76x = 3,439,541.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,439,541.50/2,121.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.08

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