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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,505.97, 5,258.84 and 1,425.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,505.97, 5,258.84 and 1,425.36 is: 2,137.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,505.97 : 5,258.84 = 1,425.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,505.97/5,258.84 = 1,425.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,505.97x = 5,258.84 × 1,425.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,505.97x = 7,495,740.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,495,740.18/3,505.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.99

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