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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.26, 3,346.74 and 1,377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.26, 3,346.74 and 1,377.30 is: 1,900.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.26 : 3,346.74 = 1,377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.26/3,346.74 = 1,377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.26x = 3,346.74 × 1,377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.26x = 4,609,465.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,609,465.00/2,425.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.61

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