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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.30, 3,269.55 and 1,208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.30, 3,269.55 and 1,208.10 is: 1,810.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.30 : 3,269.55 = 1,208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.30/3,269.55 = 1,208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.30x = 3,269.55 × 1,208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.30x = 3,949,943.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949,943.36/2,181.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.82

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