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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.20, 3,262.38 and 1,020.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.20, 3,262.38 and 1,020.04 is: 1,530.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.20 : 3,262.38 = 1,020.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.20/3,262.38 = 1,020.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.20x = 3,262.38 × 1,020.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.20x = 3,327,758.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,758.10/2,174.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.57

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