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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.24, 3,267.90 and 1,083.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.24, 3,267.90 and 1,083.96 is: 1,623.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.24 : 3,267.90 = 1,083.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.24/3,267.90 = 1,083.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.24x = 3,267.90 × 1,083.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.24x = 3,542,272.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,272.88/2,181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.97

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