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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,421.62, 5,131.08 and 1,341.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,421.62, 5,131.08 and 1,341.54 is: 2,011.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,421.62 : 5,131.08 = 1,341.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,421.62/5,131.08 = 1,341.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,421.62x = 5,131.08 × 1,341.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,421.62x = 6,883,549.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,883,549.06/3,421.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.78

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