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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.13, 3,346.67 and 1,321.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.13, 3,346.67 and 1,321.13 is: 1,823.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.13 : 3,346.67 = 1,321.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.13/3,346.67 = 1,321.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.13x = 3,346.67 × 1,321.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.13x = 4,421,372.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,421,372.71/2,425.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.15

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