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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.91, 3,271.55 and 2,070.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.91, 3,271.55 and 2,070.21 is: 3,105.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.91 : 3,271.55 = 2,070.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.91/3,271.55 = 2,070.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.91x = 3,271.55 × 2,070.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.91x = 6,772,785.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,772,785.17/2,180.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.49

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