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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.64, 3,262.14 and 1,024.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.64, 3,262.14 and 1,024.20 is: 1,534.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.64 : 3,262.14 = 1,024.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.64/3,262.14 = 1,024.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.64x = 3,262.14 × 1,024.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.64x = 3,341,083.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,083.79/2,177.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.27

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