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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.04, 3,637.58 and 1,448.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.04, 3,637.58 and 1,448.20 is: 2,172.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.04 : 3,637.58 = 1,448.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.04/3,637.58 = 1,448.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.04x = 3,637.58 × 1,448.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.04x = 5,267,943.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,267,943.36/2,425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.31

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