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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.23, 3,168.09 and 1,020.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.23, 3,168.09 and 1,020.42 is: 1,528.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.23 : 3,168.09 = 1,020.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.23/3,168.09 = 1,020.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.23x = 3,168.09 × 1,020.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.23x = 3,232,782.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232,782.40/2,115.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.34

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