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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,429.16, 5,140.47 and 1,348.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,429.16, 5,140.47 and 1,348.47 is: 2,021.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,429.16 : 5,140.47 = 1,348.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,429.16/5,140.47 = 1,348.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,429.16x = 5,140.47 × 1,348.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,429.16x = 6,931,769.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,931,769.58/3,429.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.42

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