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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.26, 3,091.77 and 1,021.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.26, 3,091.77 and 1,021.55 is: 1,531.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.26 : 3,091.77 = 1,021.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.26/3,091.77 = 1,021.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.26x = 3,091.77 × 1,021.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.26x = 3,158,382.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,158,382.18/2,062.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.52

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