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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.34, 4,080.42 and 1,181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.34, 4,080.42 and 1,181.34 is: 1,771.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.34 : 4,080.42 = 1,181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.34/4,080.42 = 1,181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.34x = 4,080.42 × 1,181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.34x = 4,820,363.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,820,363.36/2,720.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.97

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