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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.43, 5,145.44 and 2,114.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.43, 5,145.44 and 2,114.43 is: 3,171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.43 : 5,145.44 = 2,114.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.43/5,145.44 = 2,114.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.43x = 5,145.44 × 2,114.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.43x = 10,879,662.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,879,662.13/3,430.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.52

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