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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.80, 3,347.58 and 1,377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.80, 3,347.58 and 1,377.84 is: 1,901.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.80 : 3,347.58 = 1,377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.80/3,347.58 = 1,377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.80x = 3,347.58 × 1,377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.80x = 4,612,429.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,429.63/2,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.41

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