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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.20, 3,271.81 and 537.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.20, 3,271.81 and 537.78 is: 806.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.20 : 3,271.81 = 537.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.20/3,271.81 = 537.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.20x = 3,271.81 × 537.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.20x = 1,759,512.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,512.64/2,181.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.67

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