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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,142.40, 3,210.15 and 1,215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,142.40, 3,210.15 and 1,215.20 is: 1,820.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,142.40 : 3,210.15 = 1,215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,142.40/3,210.15 = 1,215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,142.40x = 3,210.15 × 1,215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,142.40x = 3,900,974.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900,974.28/2,142.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.84

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