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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425, 3,346.50 and 1,321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425, 3,346.50 and 1,321 is: 1,822.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425 : 3,346.50 = 1,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425/3,346.50 = 1,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425x = 3,346.50 × 1,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425x = 4,420,726.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,420,726.50/2,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.98

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