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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.77, 3,272.13 and 721.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.77, 3,272.13 and 721.60 is: 1,081.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.77 : 3,272.13 = 721.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.77/3,272.13 = 721.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.77x = 3,272.13 × 721.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.77x = 2,361,160.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,160.83/2,182.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.73

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