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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.14, 3,221.43 and 1,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.14, 3,221.43 and 1,052 is: 1,576.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.14 : 3,221.43 = 1,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.14/3,221.43 = 1,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.14x = 3,221.43 × 1,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.14x = 3,388,944.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,388,944.36/2,149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.88

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