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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.03, 5,059.82 and 1,425.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.03, 5,059.82 and 1,425.79 is: 2,138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.03 : 5,059.82 = 1,425.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.03/5,059.82 = 1,425.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.03x = 5,059.82 × 1,425.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.03x = 7,214,240.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,214,240.76/3,373.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.80

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