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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.02, 3,176.29 and 1,021.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.02, 3,176.29 and 1,021.06 is: 1,530.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.02 : 3,176.29 = 1,021.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.02/3,176.29 = 1,021.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.02x = 3,176.29 × 1,021.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.02x = 3,243,182.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,182.67/2,119.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.51

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