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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.03, 3,346.14 and 1,376.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.03, 3,346.14 and 1,376.89 is: 1,899.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.03 : 3,346.14 = 1,376.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.03/3,346.14 = 1,376.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.03x = 3,346.14 × 1,376.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.03x = 4,607,266.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,607,266.70/2,425.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.88

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