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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,433.97, 5,141.72 and 2,825.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,433.97, 5,141.72 and 2,825.02 is: 4,229.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,433.97 : 5,141.72 = 2,825.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,433.97/5,141.72 = 2,825.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,433.97x = 5,141.72 × 2,825.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,433.97x = 14,525,447.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,525,447.71/3,433.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,229.93

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