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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.89, 3,268.31 and 1,067.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.89, 3,268.31 and 1,067.96 is: 1,599.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.89 : 3,268.31 = 1,067.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.89/3,268.31 = 1,067.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.89x = 3,268.31 × 1,067.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.89x = 3,490,424.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,424.35/2,181.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.73

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