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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.02, 3,174.70 and 1,020.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.02, 3,174.70 and 1,020.48 is: 1,531.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.02 : 3,174.70 = 1,020.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.02/3,174.70 = 1,020.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.02x = 3,174.70 × 1,020.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.02x = 3,239,717.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239,717.86/2,116.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.04

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