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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.07, 4,080.10 and 1,181.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.07, 4,080.10 and 1,181.07 is: 1,771.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.07 : 4,080.10 = 1,181.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.07/4,080.10 = 1,181.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.07x = 4,080.10 × 1,181.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.07x = 4,818,863.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,818,863.31/2,720.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.60

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