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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.66, 3,639.33 and 1,128.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.66, 3,639.33 and 1,128.42 is: 1,691.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.66 : 3,639.33 = 1,128.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.66/3,639.33 = 1,128.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.66x = 3,639.33 × 1,128.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.66x = 4,106,692.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,106,692.76/2,427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.63

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