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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.82, 3,270.14 and 931.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.82, 3,270.14 and 931.22 is: 1,396.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.82 : 3,270.14 = 931.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.82/3,270.14 = 931.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.82x = 3,270.14 × 931.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.82x = 3,045,219.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,219.77/2,180.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.36

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