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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.13, 5,137.67 and 828.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.13, 5,137.67 and 828.07 is: 1,242.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.13 : 5,137.67 = 828.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.13/5,137.67 = 828.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.13x = 5,137.67 × 828.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.13x = 4,254,339.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,339.62/3,425.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.10

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