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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.15, 3,168.23 and 1,420.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.15, 3,168.23 and 1,420.95 is: 2,131.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.15 : 3,168.23 = 1,420.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.15/3,168.23 = 1,420.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.15x = 3,168.23 × 1,420.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.15x = 4,501,889.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,889.31/2,112.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.43

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