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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.27, 3,179.55 and 1,023.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.27, 3,179.55 and 1,023.43 is: 1,535.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.27 : 3,179.55 = 1,023.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.27/3,179.55 = 1,023.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.27x = 3,179.55 × 1,023.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.27x = 3,254,046.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254,046.86/2,119.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.46

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