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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.44, 3,641.88 and 1,130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.44, 3,641.88 and 1,130.48 is: 1,696.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.44 : 3,641.88 = 1,130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.44/3,641.88 = 1,130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.44x = 3,641.88 × 1,130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.44x = 4,117,072.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117,072.50/2,427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.06

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