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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.39, 3,347.02 and 1,377.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.39, 3,347.02 and 1,377.45 is: 1,900.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.39 : 3,347.02 = 1,377.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.39/3,347.02 = 1,377.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.39x = 3,347.02 × 1,377.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.39x = 4,610,354.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,610,354.42/2,425.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.87

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