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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.73, 2,227.10 and 1,021.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.73, 2,227.10 and 1,021.14 is: 1,531.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.73 : 2,227.10 = 1,021.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.73/2,227.10 = 1,021.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.73x = 2,227.10 × 1,021.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.73x = 2,274,175.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,175.79/1,484.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.71

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