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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.92, 3,635.98 and 1,384.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.92, 3,635.98 and 1,384.77 is: 2,073.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.92 : 3,635.98 = 1,384.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.92/3,635.98 = 1,384.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.92x = 3,635.98 × 1,384.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.92x = 5,034,996.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,034,996.02/2,427.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.79

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