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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.87, 3,347.75 and 1,377.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.87, 3,347.75 and 1,377.91 is: 1,901.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.87 : 3,347.75 = 1,377.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.87/3,347.75 = 1,377.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.87x = 3,347.75 × 1,377.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.87x = 4,612,874.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,874.57/2,425.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.54

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