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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.76, 5,138.24 and 1,347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.76, 5,138.24 and 1,347.30 is: 2,020.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.76 : 5,138.24 = 1,347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.76/5,138.24 = 1,347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.76x = 5,138.24 × 1,347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.76x = 6,922,744.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,922,744.02/3,425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.79

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