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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.22, 3,346.41 and 1,362.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.22, 3,346.41 and 1,362.86 is: 1,880.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.22 : 3,346.41 = 1,362.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.22/3,346.41 = 1,362.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.22x = 3,346.41 × 1,362.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.22x = 4,560,688.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,560,688.33/2,425.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.53

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