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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,503.59, 5,257.22 and 1,425.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,503.59, 5,257.22 and 1,425.13 is: 2,138.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,503.59 : 5,257.22 = 1,425.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,503.59/5,257.22 = 1,425.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,503.59x = 5,257.22 × 1,425.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,503.59x = 7,492,221.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,492,221.94/3,503.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.44

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