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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.52, 3,200.23 and 1,439.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.52, 3,200.23 and 1,439.45 is: 2,158.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.52 : 3,200.23 = 1,439.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.52/3,200.23 = 1,439.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.52x = 3,200.23 × 1,439.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.52x = 4,606,547.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,606,547.88/2,134.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.12

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