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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.71, 3,347.42 and 1,377.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.71, 3,347.42 and 1,377.75 is: 1,901.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.71 : 3,347.42 = 1,377.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.71/3,347.42 = 1,377.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.71x = 3,347.42 × 1,377.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.71x = 4,611,901.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,611,901.02/2,425.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.26

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