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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.30, 4,669.98 and 2,425.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.30, 4,669.98 and 2,425.43 is: 3,640.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.30 : 4,669.98 = 2,425.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.30/4,669.98 = 2,425.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.30x = 4,669.98 × 2,425.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.30x = 11,326,709.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,326,709.59/3,111.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.51

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