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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,454.08, 5,204.19 and 3,125.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,454.08, 5,204.19 and 3,125.43 is: 4,709.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,454.08 : 5,204.19 = 3,125.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,454.08/5,204.19 = 3,125.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,454.08x = 5,204.19 × 3,125.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,454.08x = 16,265,331.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,265,331.55/3,454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,709.02

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