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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.52, 5,138.28 and 1,117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.52, 5,138.28 and 1,117 is: 1,675.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.52 : 5,138.28 = 1,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.52/5,138.28 = 1,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.52x = 5,138.28 × 1,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.52x = 5,739,458.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,739,458.76/3,425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.50

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