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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.08, 3,201.26 and 1,023.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.08, 3,201.26 and 1,023.17 is: 1,534.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.08 : 3,201.26 = 1,023.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.08/3,201.26 = 1,023.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.08x = 3,201.26 × 1,023.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.08x = 3,275,412.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,275,412.07/2,134.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.81

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