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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.88, 3,272.27 and 721.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.88, 3,272.27 and 721.24 is: 1,081.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.88 : 3,272.27 = 721.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.88/3,272.27 = 721.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.88x = 3,272.27 × 721.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.88x = 2,360,085.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,085.64/2,182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.18

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