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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.52, 3,273.09 and 1,773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.52, 3,273.09 and 1,773.28 is: 2,660.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.52 : 3,273.09 = 1,773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.52/3,273.09 = 1,773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.52x = 3,273.09 × 1,773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.52x = 5,804,105.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,804,105.04/2,181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.58

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