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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.80, 3,344.36 and 2,093.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.80, 3,344.36 and 2,093.52 is: 2,886.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.80 : 3,344.36 = 2,093.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.80/3,344.36 = 2,093.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.80x = 3,344.36 × 2,093.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.80x = 7,001,484.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,001,484.55/2,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,886.26

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