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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.24, 3,249.80 and 2,071.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.24, 3,249.80 and 2,071.08 is: 3,085.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.24 : 3,249.80 = 2,071.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.24/3,249.80 = 2,071.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.24x = 3,249.80 × 2,071.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.24x = 6,730,595.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,730,595.78/2,181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.67

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