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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.90, 3,520.59 and 1,425.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.90, 3,520.59 and 1,425.69 is: 2,135.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.90 : 3,520.59 = 1,425.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.90/3,520.59 = 1,425.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.90x = 3,520.59 × 1,425.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.90x = 5,019,269.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,019,269.96/2,349.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.95

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