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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.93, 3,264.68 and 1,208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.93, 3,264.68 and 1,208.71 is: 1,808.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.93 : 3,264.68 = 1,208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.93/3,264.68 = 1,208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.93x = 3,264.68 × 1,208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.93x = 3,946,051.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,946,051.36/2,181.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.51

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