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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.91, 3,339.27 and 1,425.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.91, 3,339.27 and 1,425.03 is: 1,966.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.91 : 3,339.27 = 1,425.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.91/3,339.27 = 1,425.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.91x = 3,339.27 × 1,425.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.91x = 4,758,559.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,758,559.93/2,419.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.42

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