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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.60, 3,272.76 and 720.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.60, 3,272.76 and 720.40 is: 1,080.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.60 : 3,272.76 = 720.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.60/3,272.76 = 720.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.60x = 3,272.76 × 720.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.60x = 2,357,696.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,696.30/2,181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.72

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