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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.92, 4,903.24 and 1,420.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.92, 4,903.24 and 1,420.20 is: 2,128.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.92 : 4,903.24 = 1,420.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.92/4,903.24 = 1,420.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.92x = 4,903.24 × 1,420.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.92x = 6,963,581.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,963,581.45/3,270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.94

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