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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.47, 5,425.26 and 1,425.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.47, 5,425.26 and 1,425.74 is: 2,139.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.47 : 5,425.26 = 1,425.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.47/5,425.26 = 1,425.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.47x = 5,425.26 × 1,425.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.47x = 7,735,010.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,735,010.19/3,615.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.42

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