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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.43, 3,349.77 and 1,365.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.43, 3,349.77 and 1,365.16 is: 1,883.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.43 : 3,349.77 = 1,365.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.43/3,349.77 = 1,365.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.43x = 3,349.77 × 1,365.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.43x = 4,572,972.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,572,972.01/2,427.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.87

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