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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.48, 3,175.01 and 1,019.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.48, 3,175.01 and 1,019.93 is: 1,530.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.48 : 3,175.01 = 1,019.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.48/3,175.01 = 1,019.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.48x = 3,175.01 × 1,019.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.48x = 3,238,287.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,287.95/2,116.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.03

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