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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.52, 3,349.97 and 1,379.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.52, 3,349.97 and 1,379.58 is: 1,903.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.52 : 3,349.97 = 1,379.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.52/3,349.97 = 1,379.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.52x = 3,349.97 × 1,379.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.52x = 4,621,562.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,621,562.45/2,427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.82

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