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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,434.21, 5,142.09 and 2,825.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,434.21, 5,142.09 and 2,825.27 is: 4,230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,434.21 : 5,142.09 = 2,825.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,434.21/5,142.09 = 2,825.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,434.21x = 5,142.09 × 2,825.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,434.21x = 14,527,805.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,527,805.47/3,434.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.32

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