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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.52, 3,349.12 and 1,495.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.52, 3,349.12 and 1,495.68 is: 2,063.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.52 : 3,349.12 = 1,495.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.52/3,349.12 = 1,495.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.52x = 3,349.12 × 1,495.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.52x = 5,009,211.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,009,211.80/2,427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.51

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