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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.91, 5,148.48 and 2,039.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.91, 5,148.48 and 2,039.49 is: 3,064.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.91 : 5,148.48 = 2,039.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.91/5,148.48 = 2,039.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.91x = 5,148.48 × 2,039.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.91x = 10,500,273.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,500,273.48/3,425.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.96

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