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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.19, 3,175.89 and 1,022.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.19, 3,175.89 and 1,022.48 is: 1,533.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.19 : 3,175.89 = 1,022.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.19/3,175.89 = 1,022.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.19x = 3,175.89 × 1,022.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.19x = 3,247,284.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,284.01/2,117.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.77

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