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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.96, 5,139.02 and 1,578.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.96, 5,139.02 and 1,578.62 is: 2,367.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.96 : 5,139.02 = 1,578.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.96/5,139.02 = 1,578.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.96x = 5,139.02 × 1,578.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.96x = 8,112,559.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,112,559.75/3,425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.97

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