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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.23, 5,141.49 and 2,736.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.23, 5,141.49 and 2,736.19 is: 4,107.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.23 : 5,141.49 = 2,736.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.23/5,141.49 = 2,736.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.23x = 5,141.49 × 2,736.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.23x = 14,068,093.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,068,093.52/3,425.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,107.20

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