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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.34, 3,340.13 and 1,425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.34, 3,340.13 and 1,425.52 is: 1,967.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.34 : 3,340.13 = 1,425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.34/3,340.13 = 1,425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.34x = 3,340.13 × 1,425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.34x = 4,761,422.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,761,422.12/2,420.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.25

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