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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.14, 5,137.44 and 3,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.14, 5,137.44 and 3,332.80 is: 4,998.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.14 : 5,137.44 = 3,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.14/5,137.44 = 3,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.14x = 5,137.44 × 3,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.14x = 17,122,060.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,122,060.03/3,425.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.94

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