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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.39, 3,351.22 and 2,287.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.39, 3,351.22 and 2,287.26 is: 3,157.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.39 : 3,351.22 = 2,287.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.39/3,351.22 = 2,287.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.39x = 3,351.22 × 2,287.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.39x = 7,665,123.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,665,123.46/2,427.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.77

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