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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.73, 3,179.73 and 1,024.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.73, 3,179.73 and 1,024.50 is: 1,536.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.73 : 3,179.73 = 1,024.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.73/3,179.73 = 1,024.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.73x = 3,179.73 × 1,024.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.73x = 3,257,633.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257,633.39/2,120.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.09

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