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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.49, 3,176.49 and 1,010.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.49, 3,176.49 and 1,010.99 is: 1,514.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.49 : 3,176.49 = 1,010.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.49/3,176.49 = 1,010.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.49x = 3,176.49 × 1,010.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.49x = 3,211,385.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,385.00/2,120.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.45

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