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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.21, 3,349.49 and 1,379.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.21, 3,349.49 and 1,379.25 is: 1,903.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.21 : 3,349.49 = 1,379.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.21/3,349.49 = 1,379.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.21x = 3,349.49 × 1,379.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.21x = 4,619,777.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,619,777.19/2,427.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.33

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