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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.40, 3,273.32 and 1,207.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.40, 3,273.32 and 1,207.38 is: 1,811.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.40 : 3,273.32 = 1,207.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.40/3,273.32 = 1,207.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.40x = 3,273.32 × 1,207.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.40x = 3,952,141.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,952,141.10/2,181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.75

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