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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.35, 3,272.72 and 721.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.35, 3,272.72 and 721.53 is: 1,082.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.35 : 3,272.72 = 721.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.35/3,272.72 = 721.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.35x = 3,272.72 × 721.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.35x = 2,361,362.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,362.05/2,181.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.52

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