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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288, 3,430.20 and 1,421.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288, 3,430.20 and 1,421.12 is: 2,130.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288 : 3,430.20 = 1,421.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288/3,430.20 = 1,421.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288x = 3,430.20 × 1,421.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288x = 4,874,725.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,874,725.82/2,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.56

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