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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.72, 3,347.10 and 1,363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.72, 3,347.10 and 1,363.36 is: 1,881.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.72 : 3,347.10 = 1,363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.72/3,347.10 = 1,363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.72x = 3,347.10 × 1,363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.72x = 4,563,302.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,563,302.26/2,425.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.22

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