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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.84, 3,641.04 and 1,877.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.84, 3,641.04 and 1,877.76 is: 2,816.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.84 : 3,641.04 = 1,877.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.84/3,641.04 = 1,877.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.84x = 3,641.04 × 1,877.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.84x = 6,836,999.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,836,999.27/2,427.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,816.08

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