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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.02, 3,272.70 and 721.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.02, 3,272.70 and 721.20 is: 1,081.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.02 : 3,272.70 = 721.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.02/3,272.70 = 721.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.02x = 3,272.70 × 721.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.02x = 2,360,271.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,271.24/2,182.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.69

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