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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,423.74, 5,131.86 and 1,343.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,423.74, 5,131.86 and 1,343.12 is: 2,013.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,423.74 : 5,131.86 = 1,343.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,423.74/5,131.86 = 1,343.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,423.74x = 5,131.86 × 1,343.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,423.74x = 6,892,703.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,892,703.80/3,423.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.21

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