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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.20, 4,207.20 and 2,154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.20, 4,207.20 and 2,154.70 is: 3,229.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.20 : 4,207.20 = 2,154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.20/4,207.20 = 2,154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.20x = 4,207.20 × 2,154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.20x = 9,065,253.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,065,253.84/2,807.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.29

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