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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,102.21, 4,652.34 and 1,021.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,102.21, 4,652.34 and 1,021.74 is: 1,532.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,102.21 : 4,652.34 = 1,021.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,102.21/4,652.34 = 1,021.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,102.21x = 4,652.34 × 1,021.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,102.21x = 4,753,481.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,753,481.87/3,102.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.29

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