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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.34, 2,139.03 and 1,412.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.34, 2,139.03 and 1,412.52 is: 2,112.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.34 : 2,139.03 = 1,412.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.34/2,139.03 = 1,412.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.34x = 2,139.03 × 1,412.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.34x = 3,021,422.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,422.66/1,430.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.38

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