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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.87, 5,133.33 and 2,035.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.87, 5,133.33 and 2,035.91 is: 3,050.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.87 : 5,133.33 = 2,035.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.87/5,133.33 = 2,035.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.87x = 5,133.33 × 2,035.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.87x = 10,450,972.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,450,972.21/3,425.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.61

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