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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,429.91, 5,140.90 and 1,347.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,429.91, 5,140.90 and 1,347.85 is: 2,020.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,429.91 : 5,140.90 = 1,347.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,429.91/5,140.90 = 1,347.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,429.91x = 5,140.90 × 1,347.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,429.91x = 6,929,162.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,929,162.07/3,429.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.22

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