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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.68, 3,179.34 and 1,024.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.68, 3,179.34 and 1,024.75 is: 1,536.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.68 : 3,179.34 = 1,024.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.68/3,179.34 = 1,024.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.68x = 3,179.34 × 1,024.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.68x = 3,258,012.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,012.77/2,120.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.31

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