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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.61, 3,347.45 and 1,377.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.61, 3,347.45 and 1,377.77 is: 1,901.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.61 : 3,347.45 = 1,377.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.61/3,347.45 = 1,377.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.61x = 3,347.45 × 1,377.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.61x = 4,612,016.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,016.19/2,425.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.38

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