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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.28, 3,259.32 and 1,019.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.28, 3,259.32 and 1,019.44 is: 1,527.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.28 : 3,259.32 = 1,019.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.28/3,259.32 = 1,019.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.28x = 3,259.32 × 1,019.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.28x = 3,322,681.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,681.18/2,175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.47

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