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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.31, 3,346.95 and 1,377.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.31, 3,346.95 and 1,377.40 is: 1,900.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.31 : 3,346.95 = 1,377.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.31/3,346.95 = 1,377.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.31x = 3,346.95 × 1,377.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.31x = 4,610,085.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,610,085.73/2,425.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.82

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