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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.36, 5,137.92 and 1,116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.36, 5,137.92 and 1,116.88 is: 1,675.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.36 : 5,137.92 = 1,116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.36/5,137.92 = 1,116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.36x = 5,137.92 × 1,116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.36x = 5,738,440.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,738,440.09/3,425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.28

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