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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.42, 3,346.86 and 1,377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.42, 3,346.86 and 1,377.28 is: 1,900.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.42 : 3,346.86 = 1,377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.42/3,346.86 = 1,377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.42x = 3,346.86 × 1,377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.42x = 4,609,563.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,609,563.34/2,425.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.52

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