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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.77, 3,642.74 and 1,273.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.77, 3,642.74 and 1,273.25 is: 1,910.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.77 : 3,642.74 = 1,273.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.77/3,642.74 = 1,273.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.77x = 3,642.74 × 1,273.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.77x = 4,638,118.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,638,118.71/2,427.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.44

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