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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.66, 3,346.98 and 1,377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.66, 3,346.98 and 1,377.52 is: 1,900.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.66 : 3,346.98 = 1,377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.66/3,346.98 = 1,377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.66x = 3,346.98 × 1,377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.66x = 4,610,531.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,610,531.89/2,425.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.73

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