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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.78, 3,174.34 and 1,020.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.78, 3,174.34 and 1,020.22 is: 1,530.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.78 : 3,174.34 = 1,020.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.78/3,174.34 = 1,020.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.78x = 3,174.34 × 1,020.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.78x = 3,238,525.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,525.15/2,115.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.65

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