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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.04, 3,271.72 and 1,084.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.04, 3,271.72 and 1,084.28 is: 1,626.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.04 : 3,271.72 = 1,084.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.04/3,271.72 = 1,084.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.04x = 3,271.72 × 1,084.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.04x = 3,547,460.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,460.56/2,181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.50

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