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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.83, 3,349.99 and 1,365.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.83, 3,349.99 and 1,365.45 is: 1,884.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.83 : 3,349.99 = 1,365.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.83/3,349.99 = 1,365.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.83x = 3,349.99 × 1,365.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.83x = 4,574,227.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,574,227.10/2,427.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.08

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