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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,413.61, 5,121.45 and 2,825.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,413.61, 5,121.45 and 2,825.91 is: 4,239.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,413.61 : 5,121.45 = 2,825.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,413.61/5,121.45 = 2,825.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,413.61x = 5,121.45 × 2,825.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,413.61x = 14,472,756.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,472,756.77/3,413.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.72

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