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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.30, 4,212.15 and 1,421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.30, 4,212.15 and 1,421.20 is: 2,133.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.30 : 4,212.15 = 1,421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.30/4,212.15 = 1,421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.30x = 4,212.15 × 1,421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.30x = 5,986,307.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,986,307.58/2,806.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.17

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