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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.11, 3,273.32 and 1,086.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.11, 3,273.32 and 1,086.39 is: 1,630.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.11 : 3,273.32 = 1,086.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.11/3,273.32 = 1,086.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.11x = 3,273.32 × 1,086.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.11x = 3,556,104.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,104.83/2,181.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.41

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