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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,414.82, 5,122.33 and 1,334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,414.82, 5,122.33 and 1,334.74 is: 2,002.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,414.82 : 5,122.33 = 1,334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,414.82/5,122.33 = 1,334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,414.82x = 5,122.33 × 1,334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,414.82x = 6,836,962.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,836,962.60/3,414.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.15

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