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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,435.14, 5,143.59 and 2,737.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,435.14, 5,143.59 and 2,737.13 is: 4,098.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,435.14 : 5,143.59 = 2,737.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,435.14/5,143.59 = 2,737.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,435.14x = 5,143.59 × 2,737.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,435.14x = 14,078,674.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,078,674.50/3,435.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.43

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