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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.28, 3,253.32 and 1,015.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.28, 3,253.32 and 1,015.44 is: 1,521.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.28 : 3,253.32 = 1,015.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.28/3,253.32 = 1,015.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.28x = 3,253.32 × 1,015.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.28x = 3,303,551.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,551.26/2,171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.48

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