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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.73, 5,139.36 and 1,085.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.73, 5,139.36 and 1,085.87 is: 1,629.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.73 : 5,139.36 = 1,085.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.73/5,139.36 = 1,085.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.73x = 5,139.36 × 1,085.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.73x = 5,580,676.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,580,676.84/3,425.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.05

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