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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.52, 4,924.76 and 1,434.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.52, 4,924.76 and 1,434.13 is: 2,150.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.52 : 4,924.76 = 1,434.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.52/4,924.76 = 1,434.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.52x = 4,924.76 × 1,434.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.52x = 7,062,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,062,757.02/3,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.97

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