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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.36, 3,179.18 and 1,022.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.36, 3,179.18 and 1,022.54 is: 1,533.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.36 : 3,179.18 = 1,022.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.36/3,179.18 = 1,022.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.36x = 3,179.18 × 1,022.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.36x = 3,250,838.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,838.72/2,120.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.15

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