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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.78, 3,347.47 and 1,430.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.78, 3,347.47 and 1,430.85 is: 1,974.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.78 : 3,347.47 = 1,430.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.78/3,347.47 = 1,430.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.78x = 3,347.47 × 1,430.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.78x = 4,789,716.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,789,716.69/2,425.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.50

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