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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.84, 3,454.06 and 1,425.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.84, 3,454.06 and 1,425.48 is: 2,138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.84 : 3,454.06 = 1,425.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.84/3,454.06 = 1,425.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.84x = 3,454.06 × 1,425.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.84x = 4,923,693.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,693.45/2,302.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.10

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