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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.50, 3,134.64 and 1,434.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.50, 3,134.64 and 1,434.27 is: 2,148.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.50 : 3,134.64 = 1,434.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.50/3,134.64 = 1,434.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.50x = 3,134.64 × 1,434.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.50x = 4,495,920.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495,920.11/2,092.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148.59

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