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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.52, 3,306.16 and 1,420.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.52, 3,306.16 and 1,420.92 is: 2,134.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.52 : 3,306.16 = 1,420.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.52/3,306.16 = 1,420.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.52x = 3,306.16 × 1,420.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.52x = 4,697,788.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,697,788.87/2,200.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.85

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