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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.64, 3,286.61 and 1,021.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.64, 3,286.61 and 1,021.34 is: 1,532.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.64 : 3,286.61 = 1,021.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.64/3,286.61 = 1,021.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.64x = 3,286.61 × 1,021.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.64x = 3,356,746.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,746.26/2,190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.31

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