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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.27, 3,182.60 and 1,025.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.27, 3,182.60 and 1,025.76 is: 1,538.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.27 : 3,182.60 = 1,025.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.27/3,182.60 = 1,025.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.27x = 3,182.60 × 1,025.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.27x = 3,264,578.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,264,578.65/2,121.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.97

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