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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.75, 3,272.49 and 720.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.75, 3,272.49 and 720.51 is: 1,080.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.75 : 3,272.49 = 720.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.75/3,272.49 = 720.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.75x = 3,272.49 × 720.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.75x = 2,357,861.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,861.77/2,181.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.72

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