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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.41, 5,137.98 and 2,382.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.41, 5,137.98 and 2,382.34 is: 3,573.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.41 : 5,137.98 = 2,382.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.41/5,137.98 = 2,382.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.41x = 5,137.98 × 2,382.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.41x = 12,240,415.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,240,415.27/3,425.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.42

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