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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.60, 3,347.28 and 1,430.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.60, 3,347.28 and 1,430.92 is: 1,974.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.60 : 3,347.28 = 1,430.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.60/3,347.28 = 1,430.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.60x = 3,347.28 × 1,430.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.60x = 4,789,689.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,789,689.90/2,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.64

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