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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.15, 3,177.90 and 1,022.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.15, 3,177.90 and 1,022.63 is: 1,534.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.15 : 3,177.90 = 1,022.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.15/3,177.90 = 1,022.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.15x = 3,177.90 × 1,022.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.15x = 3,249,799.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,799.99/2,118.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.26

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