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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.94, 3,271.79 and 720.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.94, 3,271.79 and 720.56 is: 1,080.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.94 : 3,271.79 = 720.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.94/3,271.79 = 720.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.94x = 3,271.79 × 720.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.94x = 2,357,530.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,530.98/2,181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.48

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