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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.34, 3,175.86 and 1,022.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.34, 3,175.86 and 1,022.42 is: 1,532.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.34 : 3,175.86 = 1,022.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.34/3,175.86 = 1,022.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.34x = 3,175.86 × 1,022.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.34x = 3,247,068.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,068.80/2,119.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.11

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