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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.56, 3,261.72 and 1,022.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.56, 3,261.72 and 1,022.12 is: 1,532.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.56 : 3,261.72 = 1,022.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.56/3,261.72 = 1,022.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.56x = 3,261.72 × 1,022.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.56x = 3,333,869.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,869.25/2,175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.42

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