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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.16, 3,103.98 and 1,421.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.16, 3,103.98 and 1,421.80 is: 2,131.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.16 : 3,103.98 = 1,421.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.16/3,103.98 = 1,421.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.16x = 3,103.98 × 1,421.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.16x = 4,413,238.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,413,238.76/2,070.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.83

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