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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,426.44, 4,725.68 and 2,099.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,426.44, 4,725.68 and 2,099.25 is: 2,895.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,426.44 : 4,725.68 = 2,099.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,426.44/4,725.68 = 2,099.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,426.44x = 4,725.68 × 2,099.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,426.44x = 9,920,373.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,920,373.24/3,426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,895.25

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