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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.81, 3,272.01 and 720.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.81, 3,272.01 and 720.60 is: 1,080.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.81 : 3,272.01 = 720.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.81/3,272.01 = 720.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.81x = 3,272.01 × 720.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.81x = 2,357,810.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,810.41/2,181.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.67

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