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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.46, 5,138.21 and 1,085.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.46, 5,138.21 and 1,085.37 is: 1,628.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.46 : 5,138.21 = 1,085.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.46/5,138.21 = 1,085.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.46x = 5,138.21 × 1,085.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.46x = 5,576,858.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,576,858.99/3,425.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.06

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