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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,422.91, 5,132.26 and 1,343.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,422.91, 5,132.26 and 1,343.89 is: 2,015.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,422.91 : 5,132.26 = 1,343.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,422.91/5,132.26 = 1,343.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,422.91x = 5,132.26 × 1,343.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,422.91x = 6,897,200.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,897,200.99/3,422.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.01

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