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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.25, 3,346.21 and 2,052.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.25, 3,346.21 and 2,052.73 is: 2,829.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.25 : 3,346.21 = 2,052.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.25/3,346.21 = 2,052.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.25x = 3,346.21 × 2,052.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.25x = 6,868,865.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,868,865.65/2,427.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.90

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