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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.22, 3,177.63 and 1,021.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.22, 3,177.63 and 1,021.68 is: 1,532.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.22 : 3,177.63 = 1,021.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.22/3,177.63 = 1,021.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.22x = 3,177.63 × 1,021.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.22x = 3,246,521.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,521.02/2,118.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.67

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