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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.21, 3,220.97 and 1,051.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.21, 3,220.97 and 1,051.28 is: 1,576.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.21 : 3,220.97 = 1,051.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.21/3,220.97 = 1,051.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.21x = 3,220.97 × 1,051.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.21x = 3,386,132.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,132.06/2,147.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.99

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