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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.02, 3,348.24 and 1,530.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.02, 3,348.24 and 1,530.05 is: 2,110.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.02 : 3,348.24 = 1,530.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.02/3,348.24 = 1,530.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.02x = 3,348.24 × 1,530.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.02x = 5,122,975.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122,975.68/2,427.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.81

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