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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.79, 5,113.89 and 3,010.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.79, 5,113.89 and 3,010.60 is: 4,494.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.79 : 5,113.89 = 3,010.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.79/5,113.89 = 3,010.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.79x = 5,113.89 × 3,010.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.79x = 15,395,836.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,395,836.61/3,425.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.10

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