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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.24, 3,272.67 and 1,011.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.24, 3,272.67 and 1,011.81 is: 1,518.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.24 : 3,272.67 = 1,011.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.24/3,272.67 = 1,011.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.24x = 3,272.67 × 1,011.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.24x = 3,311,320.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,311,320.23/2,181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.09

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