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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.87, 3,272.85 and 720.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.87, 3,272.85 and 720.99 is: 1,081.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.87 : 3,272.85 = 720.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.87/3,272.85 = 720.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.87x = 3,272.85 × 720.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.87x = 2,359,692.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,692.12/2,181.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.50

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