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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.41, 3,262.28 and 1,064.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.41, 3,262.28 and 1,064.14 is: 1,595.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.41 : 3,262.28 = 1,064.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.41/3,262.28 = 1,064.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.41x = 3,262.28 × 1,064.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.41x = 3,471,509.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,509.16/2,175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.80

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