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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.04, 3,262.98 and 1,020.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.04, 3,262.98 and 1,020.82 is: 1,531.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.04 : 3,262.98 = 1,020.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.04/3,262.98 = 1,020.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.04x = 3,262.98 × 1,020.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.04x = 3,330,915.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,915.24/2,175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.43

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