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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.64, 3,272.84 and 721.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.64, 3,272.84 and 721.20 is: 1,081.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.64 : 3,272.84 = 721.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.64/3,272.84 = 721.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.64x = 3,272.84 × 721.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.64x = 2,360,372.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,372.21/2,181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.93

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