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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.30, 3,350.11 and 1,432.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.30, 3,350.11 and 1,432.52 is: 1,977.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.30 : 3,350.11 = 1,432.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.30/3,350.11 = 1,432.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.30x = 3,350.11 × 1,432.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.30x = 4,799,099.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,799,099.58/2,427.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.13

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