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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.20, 3,251.88 and 1,015.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.20, 3,251.88 and 1,015.28 is: 1,522.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.20 : 3,251.88 = 1,015.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.20/3,251.88 = 1,015.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.20x = 3,251.88 × 1,015.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.20x = 3,301,568.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,568.73/2,169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.02

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