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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.88, 2,138.90 and 1,347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.88, 2,138.90 and 1,347.96 is: 2,022.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.88 : 2,138.90 = 1,347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.88/2,138.90 = 1,347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.88x = 2,138.90 × 1,347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.88x = 2,883,152.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,152.93/1,425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.01

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