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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.50, 3,666.60 and 2,425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.50, 3,666.60 and 2,425.14 is: 3,639.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.50 : 3,666.60 = 2,425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.50/3,666.60 = 2,425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.50x = 3,666.60 × 2,425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.50x = 8,892,018.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,892,018.32/2,443.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.05

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