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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.08, 3,166.20 and 1,015.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.08, 3,166.20 and 1,015.28 is: 1,522.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.08 : 3,166.20 = 1,015.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.08/3,166.20 = 1,015.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.08x = 3,166.20 × 1,015.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.08x = 3,214,579.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214,579.54/2,112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.00

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