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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.02, 3,180.72 and 1,024.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.02, 3,180.72 and 1,024.10 is: 1,536.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.02 : 3,180.72 = 1,024.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.02/3,180.72 = 1,024.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.02x = 3,180.72 × 1,024.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.02x = 3,257,375.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257,375.35/2,120.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.48

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