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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.93, 5,143.95 and 1,453.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.93, 5,143.95 and 1,453.45 is: 2,181.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.93 : 5,143.95 = 1,453.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.93/5,143.95 = 1,453.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.93x = 5,143.95 × 1,453.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.93x = 7,476,474.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,476,474.13/3,427.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.05

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