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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.39, 3,642.39 and 1,128.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.39, 3,642.39 and 1,128.75 is: 1,693.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.39 : 3,642.39 = 1,128.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.39/3,642.39 = 1,128.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.39x = 3,642.39 × 1,128.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.39x = 4,111,347.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,111,347.71/2,427.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.73

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