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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.41, 3,348.31 and 1,830.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.41, 3,348.31 and 1,830.85 is: 2,525.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.41 : 3,348.31 = 1,830.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.41/3,348.31 = 1,830.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.41x = 3,348.31 × 1,830.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.41x = 6,130,240.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,130,240.42/2,427.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.42

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