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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.46, 3,349.88 and 1,379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.46, 3,349.88 and 1,379.52 is: 1,903.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.46 : 3,349.88 = 1,379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.46/3,349.88 = 1,379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.46x = 3,349.88 × 1,379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.46x = 4,621,226.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,621,226.46/2,427.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.73

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