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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.18, 3,346.92 and 1,377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.18, 3,346.92 and 1,377.30 is: 1,900.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.18 : 3,346.92 = 1,377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.18/3,346.92 = 1,377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.18x = 3,346.92 × 1,377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.18x = 4,609,712.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,609,712.92/2,425.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.77

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