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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.34, 3,348.20 and 1,430.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.34, 3,348.20 and 1,430.92 is: 1,975.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.34 : 3,348.20 = 1,430.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.34/3,348.20 = 1,430.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.34x = 3,348.20 × 1,430.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.34x = 4,791,006.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,791,006.34/2,425.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.40

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