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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.14, 3,227.48 and 1,056.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.14, 3,227.48 and 1,056.12 is: 1,584.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.14 : 3,227.48 = 1,056.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.14/3,227.48 = 1,056.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.14x = 3,227.48 × 1,056.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.14x = 3,408,600.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,600.90/2,151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.56

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