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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.73, 3,278.06 and 2,050.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.73, 3,278.06 and 2,050.51 is: 3,080.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.73 : 3,278.06 = 2,050.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.73/3,278.06 = 2,050.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.73x = 3,278.06 × 2,050.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.73x = 6,721,694.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,721,694.81/2,181.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.90

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