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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.89, 3,347.91 and 1,378.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.89, 3,347.91 and 1,378.14 is: 1,901.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.89 : 3,347.91 = 1,378.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.89/3,347.91 = 1,378.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.89x = 3,347.91 × 1,378.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.89x = 4,613,888.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,613,888.69/2,425.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.94

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