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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.38, 3,347.02 and 1,321.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.38, 3,347.02 and 1,321.38 is: 1,823.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.38 : 3,347.02 = 1,321.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.38/3,347.02 = 1,321.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.38x = 3,347.02 × 1,321.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.38x = 4,422,685.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422,685.29/2,425.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.50

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