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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160, 3,233.88 and 1,427.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160, 3,233.88 and 1,427.40 is: 2,137.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160 : 3,233.88 = 1,427.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160/3,233.88 = 1,427.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160x = 3,233.88 × 1,427.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160x = 4,616,040.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,616,040.31/2,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.06

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