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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.08, 5,137.44 and 1,084.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.08, 5,137.44 and 1,084.96 is: 1,627.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.08 : 5,137.44 = 1,084.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.08/5,137.44 = 1,084.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.08x = 5,137.44 × 1,084.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.08x = 5,573,916.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,573,916.90/3,425.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.38

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