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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.97, 5,139.24 and 1,346.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.97, 5,139.24 and 1,346.11 is: 2,019.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.97 : 5,139.24 = 1,346.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.97/5,139.24 = 1,346.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.97x = 5,139.24 × 1,346.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.97x = 6,917,982.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,917,982.36/3,425.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.28

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