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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.94, 5,138.91 and 1,375.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.94, 5,138.91 and 1,375.38 is: 2,063.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.94 : 5,138.91 = 1,375.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.94/5,138.91 = 1,375.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.94x = 5,138.91 × 1,375.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.94x = 7,067,954.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,067,954.04/3,425.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.07

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