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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.80, 3,226.80 and 1,420.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.80, 3,226.80 and 1,420.40 is: 2,127.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.80 : 3,226.80 = 1,420.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.80/3,226.80 = 1,420.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.80x = 3,226.80 × 1,420.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.80x = 4,583,346.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,583,346.72/2,154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.04

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