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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.62, 4,081.47 and 1,181.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.62, 4,081.47 and 1,181.78 is: 1,772.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.62 : 4,081.47 = 1,181.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.62/4,081.47 = 1,181.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.62x = 4,081.47 × 1,181.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.62x = 4,823,399.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,823,399.62/2,721.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.25

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