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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.98, 3,175.71 and 1,021.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.98, 3,175.71 and 1,021.10 is: 1,530.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.98 : 3,175.71 = 1,021.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.98/3,175.71 = 1,021.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.98x = 3,175.71 × 1,021.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.98x = 3,242,717.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242,717.48/2,118.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.32

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