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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.27, 3,272.05 and 721.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.27, 3,272.05 and 721.44 is: 1,082.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.27 : 3,272.05 = 721.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.27/3,272.05 = 721.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.27x = 3,272.05 × 721.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.27x = 2,360,587.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,587.75/2,181.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.21

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