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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.46, 3,346.16 and 1,585.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.46, 3,346.16 and 1,585.90 is: 2,187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.46 : 3,346.16 = 1,585.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.46/3,346.16 = 1,585.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.46x = 3,346.16 × 1,585.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.46x = 5,306,675.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,306,675.14/2,425.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.90

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