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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.78, 3,172.84 and 1,019.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.78, 3,172.84 and 1,019.22 is: 1,529.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.78 : 3,172.84 = 1,019.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.78/3,172.84 = 1,019.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.78x = 3,172.84 × 1,019.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.78x = 3,233,821.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,821.98/2,114.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.15

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