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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.54, 3,349.47 and 1,432.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.54, 3,349.47 and 1,432.14 is: 1,976.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.54 : 3,349.47 = 1,432.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.54/3,349.47 = 1,432.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.54x = 3,349.47 × 1,432.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.54x = 4,796,909.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,796,909.97/2,427.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.04

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