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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.69, 3,187.08 and 1,425.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.69, 3,187.08 and 1,425.01 is: 1,967.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.69 : 3,187.08 = 1,425.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.69/3,187.08 = 1,425.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.69x = 3,187.08 × 1,425.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.69x = 4,541,620.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,541,620.87/2,308.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.19

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