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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.34, 3,637.54 and 1,385.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.34, 3,637.54 and 1,385.19 is: 2,075.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.34 : 3,637.54 = 1,385.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.34/3,637.54 = 1,385.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.34x = 3,637.54 × 1,385.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.34x = 5,038,684.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,038,684.03/2,427.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.80

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