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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.07, 5,134.87 and 3,231.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.07, 5,134.87 and 3,231.89 is: 4,845.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.07 : 5,134.87 = 3,231.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.07/5,134.87 = 3,231.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.07x = 5,134.87 × 3,231.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.07x = 16,595,335.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,595,335.00/3,425.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,845.25

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