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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.84, 3,630.80 and 1,327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.84, 3,630.80 and 1,327.44 is: 1,986.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.84 : 3,630.80 = 1,327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.84/3,630.80 = 1,327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.84x = 3,630.80 × 1,327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.84x = 4,819,669.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,819,669.15/2,425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.80

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