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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.27, 3,652.50 and 1,279.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.27, 3,652.50 and 1,279.75 is: 1,920.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.27 : 3,652.50 = 1,279.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.27/3,652.50 = 1,279.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.27x = 3,652.50 × 1,279.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.27x = 4,674,286.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,674,286.88/2,434.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.20

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