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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.41, 3,345.30 and 1,679.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.41, 3,345.30 and 1,679.40 is: 2,316.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.41 : 3,345.30 = 1,679.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.41/3,345.30 = 1,679.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.41x = 3,345.30 × 1,679.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.41x = 5,618,096.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,618,096.82/2,425.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.35

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