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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,504.72, 5,256.97 and 1,424.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,504.72, 5,256.97 and 1,424.11 is: 2,136.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,504.72 : 5,256.97 = 1,424.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,504.72/5,256.97 = 1,424.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,504.72x = 5,256.97 × 1,424.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,504.72x = 7,486,486.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,486,486.84/3,504.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.12

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