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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.13, 5,265.98 and 1,431.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.13, 5,265.98 and 1,431.59 is: 2,145.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.13 : 5,265.98 = 1,431.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.13/5,265.98 = 1,431.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.13x = 5,265.98 × 1,431.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.13x = 7,538,720.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,538,720.73/3,514.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,145.26

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