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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.92, 5,060.06 and 1,425.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.92, 5,060.06 and 1,425.12 is: 2,137.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.92 : 5,060.06 = 1,425.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.92/5,060.06 = 1,425.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.92x = 5,060.06 × 1,425.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.92x = 7,211,192.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,211,192.71/3,372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.97

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