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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.42, 5,060.81 and 1,425.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.42, 5,060.81 and 1,425.62 is: 2,138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.42 : 5,060.81 = 1,425.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.42/5,060.81 = 1,425.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.42x = 5,060.81 × 1,425.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.42x = 7,214,791.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,214,791.95/3,373.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.72

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