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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.76, 5,129.53 and 2,332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.76, 5,129.53 and 2,332.26 is: 3,492.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.76 : 5,129.53 = 2,332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.76/5,129.53 = 2,332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.76x = 5,129.53 × 2,332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.76x = 11,963,391.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,963,391.81/3,425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.19

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