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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.33, 3,461.61 and 1,427.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.33, 3,461.61 and 1,427.48 is: 2,144.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.33 : 3,461.61 = 1,427.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.33/3,461.61 = 1,427.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.33x = 3,461.61 × 1,427.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.33x = 4,941,361.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941,361.73/2,304.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,144.38

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