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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.34, 3,432.61 and 1,425.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.34, 3,432.61 and 1,425.29 is: 1,966.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.34 : 3,432.61 = 1,425.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.34/3,432.61 = 1,425.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.34x = 3,432.61 × 1,425.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.34x = 4,892,464.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,892,464.71/2,487.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.95

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