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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.92, 3,642.04 and 1,129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.92, 3,642.04 and 1,129.76 is: 1,694.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.92 : 3,642.04 = 1,129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.92/3,642.04 = 1,129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.92x = 3,642.04 × 1,129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.92x = 4,114,631.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,114,631.11/2,427.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.71

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