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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.94, 5,136.03 and 2,740.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.94, 5,136.03 and 2,740.50 is: 4,108.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.94 : 5,136.03 = 2,740.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.94/5,136.03 = 2,740.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.94x = 5,136.03 × 2,740.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.94x = 14,075,290.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,075,290.22/3,425.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.45

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