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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,421.98, 5,129.73 and 1,343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,421.98, 5,129.73 and 1,343.32 is: 2,013.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,421.98 : 5,129.73 = 1,343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,421.98/5,129.73 = 1,343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,421.98x = 5,129.73 × 1,343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,421.98x = 6,890,856.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,890,856.08/3,421.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.70

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