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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.87, 5,060.55 and 1,425.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.87, 5,060.55 and 1,425.88 is: 2,138.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.87 : 5,060.55 = 1,425.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.87/5,060.55 = 1,425.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.87x = 5,060.55 × 1,425.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.87x = 7,215,737.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,215,737.03/3,373.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.71

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