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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.90, 3,305.40 and 2,406.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.90, 3,305.40 and 2,406.30 is: 3,275.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.90 : 3,305.40 = 2,406.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.90/3,305.40 = 2,406.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.90x = 3,305.40 × 2,406.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.90x = 7,953,784.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,953,784.02/2,427.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.99

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