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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.44, 3,271.07 and 1,068.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.44, 3,271.07 and 1,068.72 is: 1,603.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.44 : 3,271.07 = 1,068.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.44/3,271.07 = 1,068.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.44x = 3,271.07 × 1,068.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.44x = 3,495,857.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495,857.93/2,180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.28

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