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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.74, 3,341.97 and 1,427.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.74, 3,341.97 and 1,427.06 is: 1,969.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.74 : 3,341.97 = 1,427.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.74/3,341.97 = 1,427.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.74x = 3,341.97 × 1,427.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.74x = 4,769,191.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,769,191.71/2,421.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.32

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