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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.20, 4,131.32 and 1,022.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.20, 4,131.32 and 1,022.80 is: 1,534.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.20 : 4,131.32 = 1,022.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.20/4,131.32 = 1,022.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.20x = 4,131.32 × 1,022.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.20x = 4,225,514.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,514.10/2,754.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.21

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