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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.38, 3,349.27 and 1,542.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.38, 3,349.27 and 1,542.86 is: 2,128.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.38 : 3,349.27 = 1,542.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.38/3,349.27 = 1,542.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.38x = 3,349.27 × 1,542.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.38x = 5,167,454.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,167,454.71/2,427.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.82

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