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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.04, 4,910.93 and 1,425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.04, 4,910.93 and 1,425.14 is: 2,137.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.04 : 4,910.93 = 1,425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.04/4,910.93 = 1,425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.04x = 4,910.93 × 1,425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.04x = 6,998,782.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,998,782.48/3,274.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.66

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