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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.60, 3,320.40 and 2,181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.60, 3,320.40 and 2,181.20 is: 3,271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.60 : 3,320.40 = 2,181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.60/3,320.40 = 2,181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.60x = 3,320.40 × 2,181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.60x = 7,242,456.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,242,456.48/2,213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.80

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