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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.32, 3,344.90 and 2,053.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.32, 3,344.90 and 2,053.13 is: 2,831.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.32 : 3,344.90 = 2,053.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.32/3,344.90 = 2,053.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.32x = 3,344.90 × 2,053.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.32x = 6,867,487.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,867,487.55/2,425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,831.58

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