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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.76, 5,139.36 and 1,346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.76, 5,139.36 and 1,346.40 is: 2,019.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.76 : 5,139.36 = 1,346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.76/5,139.36 = 1,346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.76x = 5,139.36 × 1,346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.76x = 6,919,634.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,919,634.30/3,425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.88

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