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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.88, 3,347.55 and 1,430.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.88, 3,347.55 and 1,430.93 is: 1,974.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.88 : 3,347.55 = 1,430.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.88/3,347.55 = 1,430.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.88x = 3,347.55 × 1,430.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.88x = 4,790,092.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,790,092.98/2,425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.58

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