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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.29, 3,187.92 and 1,434.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.29, 3,187.92 and 1,434.58 is: 2,147.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.29 : 3,187.92 = 1,434.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.29/3,187.92 = 1,434.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.29x = 3,187.92 × 1,434.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.29x = 4,573,323.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,573,323.68/2,129.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,147.82

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