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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.16, 3,353.61 and 2,364.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.16, 3,353.61 and 2,364.94 is: 3,267.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.16 : 3,353.61 = 2,364.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.16/3,353.61 = 2,364.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.16x = 3,353.61 × 2,364.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.16x = 7,931,086.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,931,086.43/2,427.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.64

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