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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.26, 5,137.89 and 1,233.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.26, 5,137.89 and 1,233.71 is: 1,850.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.26 : 5,137.89 = 1,233.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.26/5,137.89 = 1,233.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.26x = 5,137.89 × 1,233.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.26x = 6,338,666.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,338,666.27/3,425.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.57

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