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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.46, 3,182.52 and 1,025.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.46, 3,182.52 and 1,025.60 is: 1,539.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.46 : 3,182.52 = 1,025.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.46/3,182.52 = 1,025.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.46x = 3,182.52 × 1,025.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.46x = 3,263,976.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,263,976.60/2,120.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.28

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