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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.45, 4,926.06 and 1,434.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.45, 4,926.06 and 1,434.73 is: 2,152.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.45 : 4,926.06 = 1,434.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.45/4,926.06 = 1,434.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.45x = 4,926.06 × 1,434.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.45x = 7,067,566.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,067,566.06/3,283.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.48

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