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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.64, 5,140.51 and 2,252.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.64, 5,140.51 and 2,252.86 is: 3,380.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.64 : 5,140.51 = 2,252.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.64/5,140.51 = 2,252.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.64x = 5,140.51 × 2,252.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.64x = 11,580,872.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,580,872.46/3,425.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.64

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