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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.75, 3,343.68 and 1,979.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.75, 3,343.68 and 1,979.44 is: 2,728.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.75 : 3,343.68 = 1,979.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.75/3,343.68 = 1,979.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.75x = 3,343.68 × 1,979.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.75x = 6,618,605.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,618,605.58/2,425.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,728.48

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