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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.77, 3,162.33 and 1,012.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.77, 3,162.33 and 1,012.22 is: 1,518.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.77 : 3,162.33 = 1,012.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.77/3,162.33 = 1,012.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.77x = 3,162.33 × 1,012.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.77x = 3,200,957.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,957.86/2,107.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.65

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