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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,680.52, 5,081.22 and 2,425.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,680.52, 5,081.22 and 2,425.23 is: 3,348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,680.52 : 5,081.22 = 2,425.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,680.52/5,081.22 = 2,425.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,680.52x = 5,081.22 × 2,425.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,680.52x = 12,323,127.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,323,127.18/3,680.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.20

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