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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,440.88, 5,158.08 and 2,825.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,440.88, 5,158.08 and 2,825.28 is: 4,235.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,440.88 : 5,158.08 = 2,825.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,440.88/5,158.08 = 2,825.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,440.88x = 5,158.08 × 2,825.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,440.88x = 14,573,020.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,573,020.26/3,440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.26

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