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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.62, 5,141.51 and 2,725.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.62, 5,141.51 and 2,725.31 is: 4,088.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.62 : 5,141.51 = 2,725.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.62/5,141.51 = 2,725.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.62x = 5,141.51 × 2,725.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.62x = 14,012,208.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,012,208.62/3,427.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.03

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