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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.32, 3,346.92 and 1,377.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.32, 3,346.92 and 1,377.36 is: 1,900.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.32 : 3,346.92 = 1,377.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.32/3,346.92 = 1,377.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.32x = 3,346.92 × 1,377.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.32x = 4,609,913.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,609,913.73/2,425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.74

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