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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.40, 3,177.59 and 1,022.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.40, 3,177.59 and 1,022.87 is: 1,534.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.40 : 3,177.59 = 1,022.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.40/3,177.59 = 1,022.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.40x = 3,177.59 × 1,022.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.40x = 3,250,261.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,261.48/2,118.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.30

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