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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.87, 5,138.81 and 2,193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.87, 5,138.81 and 2,193.86 is: 3,290.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.87 : 5,138.81 = 2,193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.87/5,138.81 = 2,193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.87x = 5,138.81 × 2,193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.87x = 11,273,829.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,273,829.71/3,425.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.79

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