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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.66, 3,271.66 and 756.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.66, 3,271.66 and 756.02 is: 1,134.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.66 : 3,271.66 = 756.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.66/3,271.66 = 756.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.66x = 3,271.66 × 756.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.66x = 2,473,428.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,428.28/2,180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.26

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