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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.39, 3,031.56 and 1,434.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.39, 3,031.56 and 1,434.68 is: 2,151.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.39 : 3,031.56 = 1,434.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.39/3,031.56 = 1,434.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.39x = 3,031.56 × 1,434.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.39x = 4,349,318.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,349,318.50/2,021.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.65

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