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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.79, 3,181.52 and 1,025.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.79, 3,181.52 and 1,025.24 is: 1,538.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.79 : 3,181.52 = 1,025.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.79/3,181.52 = 1,025.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.79x = 3,181.52 × 1,025.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.79x = 3,261,808.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,808.22/2,120.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.01

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