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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.97, 3,178.36 and 1,024.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.97, 3,178.36 and 1,024.05 is: 1,534.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.97 : 3,178.36 = 1,024.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.97/3,178.36 = 1,024.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.97x = 3,178.36 × 1,024.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.97x = 3,254,799.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254,799.56/2,120.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.58

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