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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.48, 3,349.08 and 1,432.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.48, 3,349.08 and 1,432.08 is: 1,975.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.48 : 3,349.08 = 1,432.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.48/3,349.08 = 1,432.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.48x = 3,349.08 × 1,432.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.48x = 4,796,150.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,796,150.49/2,427.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.77

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