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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.43, 3,634.08 and 2,334.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.43, 3,634.08 and 2,334.29 is: 3,497.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.43 : 3,634.08 = 2,334.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.43/3,634.08 = 2,334.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.43x = 3,634.08 × 2,334.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.43x = 8,482,996.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,482,996.60/2,425.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.52

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