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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.13, 3,272.65 and 721.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.13, 3,272.65 and 721.49 is: 1,081.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.13 : 3,272.65 = 721.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.13/3,272.65 = 721.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.13x = 3,272.65 × 721.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.13x = 2,361,184.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,184.25/2,183.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.56

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