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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.23, 3,284.99 and 1,020.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.23, 3,284.99 and 1,020.62 is: 1,530.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.23 : 3,284.99 = 1,020.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.23/3,284.99 = 1,020.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.23x = 3,284.99 × 1,020.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.23x = 3,352,726.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,726.49/2,191.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.07

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