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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.06, 4,925.52 and 1,434.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.06, 4,925.52 and 1,434.34 is: 2,151.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.06 : 4,925.52 = 1,434.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.06/4,925.52 = 1,434.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.06x = 4,925.52 × 1,434.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.06x = 7,064,870.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,064,870.36/3,283.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.92

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