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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.16, 3,271.34 and 720.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.16, 3,271.34 and 720.12 is: 1,080.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.16 : 3,271.34 = 720.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.16/3,271.34 = 720.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.16x = 3,271.34 × 720.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.16x = 2,355,757.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355,757.36/2,181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.05

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