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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.26, 3,349.05 and 1,762.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.26, 3,349.05 and 1,762.97 is: 2,432.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.26 : 3,349.05 = 1,762.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.26/3,349.05 = 1,762.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.26x = 3,349.05 × 1,762.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.26x = 5,904,257.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,904,257.93/2,427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.48

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