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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.70, 3,175.14 and 1,021.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.70, 3,175.14 and 1,021.98 is: 1,533.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.70 : 3,175.14 = 1,021.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.70/3,175.14 = 1,021.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.70x = 3,175.14 × 1,021.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.70x = 3,244,929.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244,929.58/2,116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.02

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