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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.32, 4,508.90 and 1,425.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.32, 4,508.90 and 1,425.26 is: 2,138.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.32 : 4,508.90 = 1,425.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.32/4,508.90 = 1,425.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.32x = 4,508.90 × 1,425.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.32x = 6,426,354.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,426,354.81/3,005.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.33

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