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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.80, 5,134.68 and 3,014.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.80, 5,134.68 and 3,014.08 is: 4,517.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.80 : 5,134.68 = 3,014.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.80/5,134.68 = 3,014.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.80x = 5,134.68 × 3,014.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.80x = 15,476,336.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,476,336.29/3,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.58

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