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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.97, 3,372.87 and 1,425.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.97, 3,372.87 and 1,425.75 is: 2,137.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.97 : 3,372.87 = 1,425.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.97/3,372.87 = 1,425.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.97x = 3,372.87 × 1,425.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.97x = 4,808,869.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,808,869.40/2,249.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.30

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