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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.56, 3,262.80 and 1,021.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.56, 3,262.80 and 1,021.28 is: 1,532.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.56 : 3,262.80 = 1,021.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.56/3,262.80 = 1,021.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.56x = 3,262.80 × 1,021.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.56x = 3,332,232.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332,232.38/2,174.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.37

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