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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.67, 3,109.01 and 1,421.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.67, 3,109.01 and 1,421.43 is: 2,132.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.67 : 3,109.01 = 1,421.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.67/3,109.01 = 1,421.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.67x = 3,109.01 × 1,421.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.67x = 4,419,240.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419,240.08/2,072.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.15

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