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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.74, 3,347.39 and 1,431.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.74, 3,347.39 and 1,431.56 is: 1,975.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.74 : 3,347.39 = 1,431.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.74/3,347.39 = 1,431.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.74x = 3,347.39 × 1,431.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.74x = 4,791,989.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,791,989.63/2,425.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.48

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