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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.03, 4,729.74 and 2,520.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.03, 4,729.74 and 2,520.84 is: 3,481.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.03 : 4,729.74 = 2,520.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.03/4,729.74 = 2,520.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.03x = 4,729.74 × 2,520.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.03x = 11,922,940.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,922,940.24/3,425.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.12

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