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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.30, 3,632.55 and 2,101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.30, 3,632.55 and 2,101.30 is: 3,147.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.30 : 3,632.55 = 2,101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.30/3,632.55 = 2,101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.30x = 3,632.55 × 2,101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.30x = 7,633,077.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,633,077.32/2,425.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.27

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