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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.28, 4,652.72 and 1,021.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.28, 4,652.72 and 1,021.60 is: 1,532.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.28 : 4,652.72 = 1,021.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.28/4,652.72 = 1,021.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.28x = 4,652.72 × 1,021.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.28x = 4,753,218.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,753,218.75/3,101.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.66

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