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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.08, 3,262.86 and 1,064.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.08, 3,262.86 and 1,064.90 is: 1,597.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.08 : 3,262.86 = 1,064.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.08/3,262.86 = 1,064.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.08x = 3,262.86 × 1,064.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.08x = 3,474,606.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,606.42/2,175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.46

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