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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.80, 4,217.40 and 1,424.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.80, 4,217.40 and 1,424.70 is: 2,138.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.80 : 4,217.40 = 1,424.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.80/4,217.40 = 1,424.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.80x = 4,217.40 × 1,424.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.80x = 6,008,529.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,008,529.78/2,809.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.42

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