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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.12, 3,378.42 and 2,127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.12, 3,378.42 and 2,127.24 is: 2,928.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.12 : 3,378.42 = 2,127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.12/3,378.42 = 2,127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.12x = 3,378.42 × 2,127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.12x = 7,186,710.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,186,710.16/2,454.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.43

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