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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.18, 3,226.38 and 1,420.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.18, 3,226.38 and 1,420.21 is: 2,129.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.18 : 3,226.38 = 1,420.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.18/3,226.38 = 1,420.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.18x = 3,226.38 × 1,420.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.18x = 4,582,137.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,582,137.14/2,152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129.07

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