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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.05, 4,785.04 and 1,434.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.05, 4,785.04 and 1,434.08 is: 2,151.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.05 : 4,785.04 = 1,434.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.05/4,785.04 = 1,434.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.05x = 4,785.04 × 1,434.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.05x = 6,862,143.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,862,143.92/3,190.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.11

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