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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,429.20, 5,143.82 and 832.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,429.20, 5,143.82 and 832.14 is: 1,248.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,429.20 : 5,143.82 = 832.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,429.20/5,143.82 = 832.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,429.20x = 5,143.82 × 832.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,429.20x = 4,280,378.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,280,378.37/3,429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.21

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