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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.04, 3,346.24 and 1,362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.04, 3,346.24 and 1,362.88 is: 1,880.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.04 : 3,346.24 = 1,362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.04/3,346.24 = 1,362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.04x = 3,346.24 × 1,362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.04x = 4,560,523.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,560,523.57/2,425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.60

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