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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,429.48, 5,142.78 and 1,349.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,429.48, 5,142.78 and 1,349.17 is: 2,023.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,429.48 : 5,142.78 = 1,349.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,429.48/5,142.78 = 1,349.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,429.48x = 5,142.78 × 1,349.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,429.48x = 6,938,471.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,938,471.64/3,429.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.18

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