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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,420.93, 5,131.45 and 2,725.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,420.93, 5,131.45 and 2,725.65 is: 4,088.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,420.93 : 5,131.45 = 2,725.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,420.93/5,131.45 = 2,725.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,420.93x = 5,131.45 × 2,725.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,420.93x = 13,986,540.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,986,540.10/3,420.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.52

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