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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.54, 3,349.89 and 1,379.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.54, 3,349.89 and 1,379.58 is: 1,903.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.54 : 3,349.89 = 1,379.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.54/3,349.89 = 1,379.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.54x = 3,349.89 × 1,379.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.54x = 4,621,441.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,621,441.25/2,427.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.75

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