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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.25, 3,347.06 and 1,540.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.25, 3,347.06 and 1,540.73 is: 2,126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.25 : 3,347.06 = 1,540.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.25/3,347.06 = 1,540.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.25x = 3,347.06 × 1,540.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.25x = 5,156,915.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,156,915.75/2,425.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.34

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