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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.05, 3,009.13 and 1,236.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.05, 3,009.13 and 1,236.73 is: 1,706.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.05 : 3,009.13 = 1,236.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.05/3,009.13 = 1,236.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.05x = 3,009.13 × 1,236.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.05x = 3,721,470.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721,470.73/2,181.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.27

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