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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.33, 3,009.55 and 1,237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.33, 3,009.55 and 1,237.04 is: 1,706.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.33 : 3,009.55 = 1,237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.33/3,009.55 = 1,237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.33x = 3,009.55 × 1,237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.33x = 3,722,941.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,941.89/2,181.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.73

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