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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.54, 3,632.49 and 2,076.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.54, 3,632.49 and 2,076.45 is: 3,107.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.54 : 3,632.49 = 2,076.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.54/3,632.49 = 2,076.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.54x = 3,632.49 × 2,076.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.54x = 7,542,683.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,542,683.86/2,427.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.13

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