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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.30, 5,059.54 and 1,425.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.30, 5,059.54 and 1,425.25 is: 2,137.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.30 : 5,059.54 = 1,425.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.30/5,059.54 = 1,425.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.30x = 5,059.54 × 1,425.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.30x = 7,211,109.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,211,109.39/3,373.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.70

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