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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.89, 3,339.45 and 1,425.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.89, 3,339.45 and 1,425.18 is: 1,966.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.89 : 3,339.45 = 1,425.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.89/3,339.45 = 1,425.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.89x = 3,339.45 × 1,425.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.89x = 4,759,317.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,317.35/2,419.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.75

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