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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.34, 3,349.60 and 1,365.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.34, 3,349.60 and 1,365.13 is: 1,883.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.34 : 3,349.60 = 1,365.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.34/3,349.60 = 1,365.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.34x = 3,349.60 × 1,365.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.34x = 4,572,638.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,572,638.48/2,427.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.80

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