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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.39, 5,137.90 and 1,875.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.39, 5,137.90 and 1,875.18 is: 2,812.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.39 : 5,137.90 = 1,875.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.39/5,137.90 = 1,875.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.39x = 5,137.90 × 1,875.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.39x = 9,634,501.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,634,501.90/3,425.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.67

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