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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.27, 3,349.74 and 1,365.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.27, 3,349.74 and 1,365.08 is: 1,883.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.27 : 3,349.74 = 1,365.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.27/3,349.74 = 1,365.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.27x = 3,349.74 × 1,365.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.27x = 4,572,671.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,572,671.51/2,427.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.87

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