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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.61, 5,157.14 and 2,336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.61, 5,157.14 and 2,336.88 is: 3,518.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.61 : 5,157.14 = 2,336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.61/5,157.14 = 2,336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.61x = 5,157.14 × 2,336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.61x = 12,051,605.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,051,605.64/3,425.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.09

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