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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.96, 3,633.72 and 2,254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.96, 3,633.72 and 2,254.96 is: 3,377.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.96 : 3,633.72 = 2,254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.96/3,633.72 = 2,254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.96x = 3,633.72 × 2,254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.96x = 8,193,893.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,193,893.25/2,425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.59

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