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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.28, 3,347.50 and 1,377.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.28, 3,347.50 and 1,377.94 is: 1,901.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.28 : 3,347.50 = 1,377.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.28/3,347.50 = 1,377.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.28x = 3,347.50 × 1,377.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.28x = 4,612,654.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,654.15/2,425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.91

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