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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.13, 5,131.62 and 2,034.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.13, 5,131.62 and 2,034.36 is: 3,047.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.13 : 5,131.62 = 2,034.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.13/5,131.62 = 2,034.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.13x = 5,131.62 × 2,034.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.13x = 10,439,562.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,439,562.46/3,425.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.93

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