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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.64, 3,642.68 and 1,130.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.64, 3,642.68 and 1,130.04 is: 1,695.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.64 : 3,642.68 = 1,130.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.64/3,642.68 = 1,130.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.64x = 3,642.68 × 1,130.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.64x = 4,116,374.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,116,374.11/2,427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.63

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