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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.77, 3,175.85 and 1,021.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.77, 3,175.85 and 1,021.26 is: 1,532.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.77 : 3,175.85 = 1,021.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.77/3,175.85 = 1,021.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.77x = 3,175.85 × 1,021.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.77x = 3,243,363.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,363.46/2,116.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.22

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